He tells the story of a young girl named Kate Branch, who suffered from hallucinations, fear, and pain. In the story, Branch accuses 6 women of bewitching her, 2 of whom actually went to trial. By, using the narrative style, Godbeer helps the readers understand what was going on by using descriptive words making us feel like we are actually there inside the Connecticut courtroom. Elizabeth Clawson and Mercy Disborough were the two women put on trial, both facing a death sentence if the evidence was “proven” to be true. After more evidence, research, and several trials, the Courts final decision concluded that Clawson should be released, and Disborough be given the death
He tells the story of a young girl named Kate Branch, who suffered from hallucinations, fear, and pain. In the story, Branch accuses 6 women of bewitching her, 2 of whom actually went to trial. By, using the narrative style, Godbeer helps the readers understand what was going on by using descriptive words making us feel like we are actually there inside the Connecticut courtroom. Elizabeth Clawson and Mercy Disborough were the two women put on trial, both facing a death sentence if the evidence was “proven” to be true. After more evidence, research, and several trials, the Courts final decision concluded that Clawson should be released, and Disborough be given the death