Question

In this image, which symbols are meant to show that the woman on trial is really a witch?

Check all of the boxes that apply.


A. A man has fainted in her presence.


B. There is a fight between the guards.


C. Lightning has struck through the window to reach her.


D. A black cat has run across the room.


E. She has removed her handcuffs on her own.

Answer 1

All of them. This is because people at the time believed in witches being able to hurt one's physical health (thereby A), create mental disturbances (B), control lighting and use nature (C). A black cat was also seen as a symbol of the devil and hell (D). Witches were also known to use magic to escape anything (E). Hence, all.

Yes, these beliefs sound crazy but people believed in them historically.