Instructions
Imagine you are a person living in Salem, Massachusetts, during the year 1692. You’ve been accused of being a witch. Write a journal entry expressing your thoughts and feelings about the accusation, the fear surrounding it, and your hopes for the future. Use the prompts below to help guide your writing. Let your imagination flow!
1. Describe your initial reaction to being accused. What thoughts go through your mind?
2. How do you feel about the people around you? Do you trust them? Are you scared of them?
3. What do you think may happen to you now that you’ve been accused? What are your greatest fears?
4. Do you have any thoughts about escaping or proving your innocence? Explain your ideas.
5. Finally, end your entry with a hope or prayer for the future. What do you wish for?