Reading guide for Cotton Mather

 

Word process your responses.

 

1.  Read and reflect on the introductory pages for Cotton Mather.

2.  Do a quick search for information about the Salem witch trials.

3.  Explain how Mather characterizes the Native Americans of New England.

4.  List examples of the language he uses to persuade the judges.

5.  Of what are the Salem witches accused?

6.  Read the sentence that begins “For my own part…” again.  Explain the relationship of this

     sentiment to the rest of the text.

7.  Summarize the trial of Martha Carrier.

8.  What do you notice about the individuals who testify against Martha Carrier?