The witch is dead. Those four words, spoken with a mixture of relief and triumph, echoed through the village. For years, the witch had plagued the townsfolk with her dark magic and evil deeds. She had the power to curse crops, bring illness upon the innocent, and sow discord amongst neighbors. She was a figure of both fear and fascination. Stories of her powers were whispered amongst children, and her name was spoken in hushed tones by adults.
In Realism, an enraged witch is not able to instantly destroy a closed-door like in the regular campaign, nor can she have the sanity to open it like a human. A player can simply startle the witch and hide behind a closed door, have the teammate's melee attack her while she is trying to destroy the door, at the same rate of a common infected.
However, if with bots, they will not climb up the ladder, and it s possible for the Witch to switch targets, though if at a fair distance, you can act as the bait, in which the Witch will get killed if the bots fail to get her, but bots are unable to inflict friendly fire. In an interview with Chet, he claimed that the Witch had a strange attraction to the smell of sugar, which explains why there are a large number of Witches near The Sugar Mill in Hard Rain, although this may be due to hunger or other factors caused by the Infection.
Stories of her powers were whispered amongst children, and her name was spoken in hushed tones by adults. Many believed that her very existence was responsible for the misfortunes that befell the village. They sought to rid themselves of her malevolent presence, but she seemed untouchable.
'Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead' hits top of charts ahead of Thatcher funeral
LONDON -- Opponents of the late Margaret Thatcher are taking a kind of musical revenge on the former prime minister, pushing the song "Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead" up the British charts in a posthumous protest over her polarizing policies.
By Friday the online campaign had propelled the "Wizard of Oz" song to No. 1 on British iTunes and into the top five of the music chart used by the BBC to compile its weekly radio countdown.
David Karpf, who studies online campaigns, said the chart battle was an example of a new kind of protest enabled by social media -- "A way for people to signal protest en masse without shouting from the rooftops."
"It's a form of symbolic protest," he said.
The unusual campaign has caused a headache for the BBC. With the ditty near the top of the charts, the broadcaster faced the prospect of airing the words "The Wicked Witch is Dead!" on its Sunday countdown show, just days before Thatcher's funeral, scheduled for Wednesday.
Some lawmakers from Thatcher's Conservative Party had called for the publicly funded broadcaster to drop the song, while others warned that such a move would mean censoring a form of dissent.
The BBC, caught between allegations of censorship and complaints about poor taste, split the difference, saying it would broadcast only part of the tune -- along with a news item explaining why it was there.
BBC director-general Tony Hall said that while the broadcaster found the campaign "distasteful and inappropriate," he and other executives had decided the song should not be banned -- but should not be broadcast in full, either.
"We have agreed that we won't be playing the song in full, rather treating it as a news story and playing a short extract to put it in context," he said in a statement.
Ben Cooper, controller of Radio 1 -- which broadcasts the chart show -- said the clip would be "four or five" seconds long, but did not say what part of the song would be aired.
The controversy -- which made the front pages of many national newspapers -- serves as a strange musical coda to Thatcher's time in office. The woman known to many as the Iron Lady was in power for 11 years, during which she wrenched Britain from the economic doldrums and successfully retook the Falkland Islands after Argentina's 1982 invasion.
Many still resent Thatcher for her uncompromising stance against the country's labour unions and what they saw as her inhumanity toward the working class. The campaign to send "Ding Dong!" to the top of the charts began soon after she died Monday of a stroke at London's Ritz Hotel.
Fans of Margaret Thatcher fought back by dusting off a 1980 punk song called "I'm in Love with Margaret Thatcher," in a tongue-in-cheek bid to compete.
This is not the first time activists have harnessed the Internet to mete out musical punishment. In 2009, a Facebook-driven campaign ensured the anti-establishment group Rage Against the Machine beat a Simon Cowell-backed pop singer to the coveted Christmas No. 1 slot in Britain.
Karpf said the pro- and anti-Thatcher song race was a new variant on what he called a "buycott" -- where competing groups use mass purchases to stake out political or cultural positions.
Thatcher supporters were split on whether the song should be played. Some attacked it as gratuitously disrespectful, while others said the right to protest had to be protected.
Louise Mensch, a former Conservative lawmaker and prominent Conservative voice on Twitter, said in a message posted to the site that the Iron Lady would have wanted the song played.
"Thatcher stood for freedom," she wrote.
RELATED IMAGESMargaret Thatcher, leading conservative who won the first ballot for leadership which resulted in Edward Heaths resignation, speaks in London, Feb. 10, 1975. (AP)
Should she be startled by one Survivor, but is ignited or biled by another, she will immediately shift her aggression to whoever was responsible for causing it.
Until one day, when a courageous group of villagers set out to confront the witch. Armed with their determination and a newfound unity, they ventured into the heart of the enchanted forest where she resided. They faced countless obstacles, from treacherous terrain to mythical creatures guarding the witch's lair. But they pressed on, fueled by their collective desire for freedom from her grip. Finally, they reached the witch's hut. It stood gnarled and twisted, emanating an eerie energy that sent shivers down their spines. Inside, they found the witch weaving her dark spells, her cackles filling the air. Without hesitation, they confronted her, calling upon their own inner strength and the power of their united front. A battle ensued, as spells were flung and curses were broken. The villagers fought with a determination that outweighed their fear. They had witnessed the witch's malevolence for far too long, and now they were determined to put an end to it. The struggle was fierce, but eventually, the witch was weakened. With a final blow, the villagers brought the witch to her knees. They bound her with powerful restraints, ensuring that she could no longer torment the village. The once-feared witch was now at their mercy. As they celebrated their victory, a sense of peace and relief washed over the village. The dark cloud that had loomed over them for so long was finally dissipating. The witch is dead. It is a phrase that signifies not only the end of a malevolent force but also the triumph of courage, unity, and perseverance. The villagers basked in their newfound freedom, knowing that they had the power to overcome even the most insidious of threats. They had faced their fears head-on and emerged victorious. But as they celebrated, the villagers also reflected on the darker side of humanity that the witch had represented. They recognized that her powers were not solely the cause of their misfortunes but rather a reflection of their own weaknesses and divisions. In defeating the witch, they had also conquered their own doubts and insecurities. The witch is dead, but her legacy serves as a reminder to the villagers. They must remain vigilant, guarding against their own self-destructive tendencies and working together to build a stronger, more united community. The witch may be gone, but the lessons she taught them will endure..
Reviews for "The persecution of witches: A reflection on human rights and social justice"
1. Name: Laura
Rating: 1/5
Review: "The Witch is Dead" was a complete disappointment for me. The plot was weak and all over the place, making it difficult to follow. The characters lacked depth, and I found it hard to connect with any of them. The dialogue felt forced and awkward, making it difficult to engage with the story. Overall, I was not impressed with this book and would not recommend it to others.
2. Name: Mark
Rating: 2/5
Review: I had high expectations for "The Witch is Dead," but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The pacing was inconsistent, with some chapters dragging on while others felt rushed. The writing style felt disjointed and confusing at times, making it difficult to immerse myself in the story. Additionally, I found the ending to be unsatisfying and it left me with more questions than answers. While there were some interesting elements, overall, this book was a letdown.
3. Name: Emily
Rating: 2/5
Review: "The Witch is Dead" had an intriguing premise, but the execution was lacking. The world-building was underdeveloped, leaving me with a lot of unanswered questions. The overall plot felt disjointed and the actions of the characters didn't always make sense. I also found the writing style to be unengaging, with repetitive descriptions and lackluster dialogue. I wanted to enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations.
4. Name: Ryan
Rating: 1/5
Review: I found "The Witch is Dead" to be incredibly boring and uneventful. The story lacked any significant action or suspense, leaving me uninterested in the outcome. The characters were one-dimensional and I struggled to care about their fates. The writing style was also lackluster, failing to engage me throughout the book. Overall, I found this novel to be a waste of time and would not recommend it to others.