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Puritanism During The Salem Witch Trials
The Puritans in the time of the Salem Witch trials showed that it was possible for humans to lose all “rational” thought and blindly condemn people to death. Arthur Miller, a contemporary American playwright, dramatized these proceedings in the attempt ....
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.... exclusive, conformists who believed they had a predestined path in life. Puritans had a drab, simple way of life with no vain enjoyment. They were very self-righteous, did not believe in leisure, rest or fun, had an intense work ethic and high moral standards. If an act was pleasuring it was of the devil, therefore such harmful things as lechery or dancing were considered evil. Some of the Puritan’s beliefs have helped strengthen the country as Americans realized the idiocy behind them. Such as the idea that no vain enjoyment should be had in life, many wonder what the point of living ....
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