The Salem witch trials was a time of disorder and distrust that led the town to its demise. Salem witch trials superstition and rebelling against societal values can cause hysteria and lead to the demise of a small town. Opposing to society’s standards. Many people of Salem acted accordingly and followed the rules and customs of Salem. Although many people did not follow all the customs Salem had structured. Those people would be seen as an outsider in the eyes of Salem and would be treated as so. People who acted different from the normal drive of the town and participated in strange activities would be seen as a suspect on many people's radars. “Many of those who were accused of witchcraft had unsettled accounts with their accusers or were seen as a threat to the Puritan values.” (History Lists”). People who didn’t follow the conformity society set they would be seen an outsider and would be prosecuted immediately. “About 50 people were directly or indirectly accused by the members of the Putnam family, which strictly followed the Puritan beliefs and customs, and strongly supported Reverend Samuel Parris.”(History Lists”). …show more content…
Many children of Salem conducted the claims of witchcraft due to boredom. Not much was available to children in the 1600’s. Parents were very strict with exploration in witchcraft and forbade from any use of it.”To the colonists, witchcraft was very real and a very real threat. They believed that witches could control people’s thoughts and force them to behave in evil ways.” (“Salem Witch Trials). The girls knew dabbling in witchcraft was strictly forbidden, but ignored their parents warning and went along with the witchcraft. The rebellious nature of the children caused many complications in the family and town. “Betty Parris was very well aware that her religion forbade her from taking part in witchery, but as a curious child, she did so anyway.” (“Salem Witch