The Weasel - Original Writing

* Jem then says that it’s the jury’s fault, and that maybe they should just get rid of juries.

Juror 10: What figures? It’s those people I’m tellin you they let their kids run wild up there. Well maybe it serves em right, know what I mean?”

Furthermore, Judge Danforth applies the rhetorical appeal of ethos to prove that what he believes is right. By establishing his credibility as a judge and and a person, he hopes to convince the people of Salem to believe in what he is saying. He does so by making references to important religious figures. When Giles Corey refuses to give up the name of his witness, Danforth claims that “the government and central church demand of [Giles] the name of him who reported Mr. Putnam a common murderer” (Miller 97). By stating that both “the government” and the “central church” are demanding that Giles give up the name, Danforth is establishing authority behind what he says. He is utilizing ethos by showing that he is credible because of his connection with the government and the church. As these two establishments held the most power and importance in Puritan society, he significantly validates his points to the people of Salem by relating himself to them. Judge Danforth continues to establish his credibility by referencing a religious figure. He claims that the trial is justified because “the voice of Heaven is

In “The Earth on Turtle’s Back,” the myth shows the reader how much Native Americans value nature and incorporate it into everything. The myth shows that animals, elements, and wildlife combine and work together to create the Earth. The author explains how even a tiny muskrat could still do a great deed and help out when he says, “It was the tiny Muskrat. She dove

Additionally, when John states that he believes the trials are nonsense, Hale defends the court and argues that people have already confessed to which John retorts “And why not, if they must hang for denyin’ it? There are them that will swear to anything before they’ll hang; have you never thought of that?” (Miller 61). John’s argument illustrates the extremity of the court system in Salem. His argument also portrays the guilty till proven innocent system of court which shows how those accused rights were taken away and the reasoning why many of the accused did, in fact, confess. Also, when Francis Nurse brings forth a signed testament of people declaring their good opinions of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, and Martha Corey, Judge Danforth commands Cheever to “have warrants drawn for all of these- arrest [them] for examination” (Miller 76). This further illustrates the corruption of the courts in that witnesses are to be arrested for going against the courts and defending the accused. Moreover, those accused in Salem were allowed virtually no representation in court and any witnesses to possibly prove their innocence to the biased courts were arrested. The occurrences mentioned demonstrate the true stripping of rights of the accused by the court during the Salem Witch Trials.

He says “For this kid? You bet I’d pull the switch” juror eight then calls him a “self- appointed public avenger” which stuns juror number three.

The sound of the gavel arose in the courtroom. It was surrounded by windows with wooden frame beautiful land around can be seen through it.. Ranch hands of Tyler barn were sitting behind Candy, who was wearing a red shirt. Everyone was listening to the Chinese bearded Judge. "Murdering is a huge crime because you murder a human, according to Penal Code 189 you are fined for 1000 dollars." ordered the Judge.

“NO... NO NO NO NO Noooooo!” Timothy cried. “You can 't do this! I 'm sorry... I 'm sorry... I 'll never hurt another animal again. I 'll become a vegetarian. I 'll volunteer for the ASPCA. I 'll do whatever you want. Pleaassseeee... Pleaaasssseeeee... don 't do this. I 'm sorry. I 'M SOOOORRRRRRRRRYYYYY!!!”

I realize my defeat, and stop my efforts in persuading Mary Warren to confirm the truth. The one piece of evidence that I would have used as my deposition is now lost. When Judge Danforth asks me to confess, I state simply, “God is dead!” and tell the man that I will burn with him by the hands of God. I disregard common courtesy and become

Throughout these trials, many of the citizens of the town are convicted to death by hanging. The cause of these being because many of them wouldn’t confess to the practice of witchcraft. Many of the people who had plead not guilty, or wouldn’t confess to being witches, were being honest to themselves and to their fellow citizens. For example, Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor, both either didn’t confess, or didn’t fully confess. Rebecca Nurse was kind-hearted and described as “the woman of self-dignity”.

Several pairs of eyes trail the prosecutor as he puts forth his reasons as to why the defendant should be guilty. Several pairs of ears listen intently in a trance like mode, also cautious of every detail. The prosecutor presents the facts with great gusto, painting a picture of the defendant in a bad light. Once he is done, the defendant’s lawyer takes the stage and he too, with great effort, puts forth reasons as to why his client is innocent. In the end, when everything is said and done and it time for the verdict, only one voice answers to the court clerk out of the 12 men and women. These 12 people are the jurymen and they play an equally important role as the lawyers and judges of a court trial. In fact, a jury is the sole decider, based

As the trials go on, many more accusations are made. Giles Corey accuses Putnam of trying to get other landowners hanged for witchcraft so that he can have their land for himself. Marshall Danforth asks for a source and the person’s name. Giles says that he cannot give out the person’s name. Giles is in the court because his wife, Martha Corey had been arrested and accused of witchcraft. She gave away a pig to a man, and the pig became ill and died shortly after the pig was acquired. Francis Nurse is in the court because his wife, Rebecca Nurse was arrested too. He along with Giles continue to confront Danforth about Putnam’s doing, but Danforth responds with that they will have to put their thoughts into writing

Even though it is true that Elizabeth owned poppets when she was a girl, she cannot be condemned as a witch for simply possessing poppets, much less a poppet that has been brought to her by Mary Warren who admitted to making the poppet saying “I [Mary Warren] made it in the court” (75). If we are to see the owners of poppets as witches, then we would have to round up every woman and child who is in the possession of such poppets would we not? Or does such vulnerability to the devil’s tricks and the perversion of good come with age; thus making the only known person who has been wrongfully found guilty of this charge my wife, Elizabeth. I believe that the jury has become so apathetic with the reality of the current calamity that even the blatant truth cannot be seen by them.

" As much sense as that makes I can't stop worrying. I hate that every time you've gone to court so far it's been awful. It's hard for me to be optimistic. I'm sorry

some time to sort out what they've done, but I would agree it appears they made a decision to make him a witness at this point, and they either need to withdraw him as a witness or, you know, get whatever permission they need. MR. DELORME: And here's the situation, Your Honor.