impact of the Fraudulent Cases Flashcards
What are some positive impacts of The Boy of Burton Case?
1) a well-known exorcist was proved to have been committing fraudulent practices, and this may have influenced scepticism about exorcism itself.
2) He gave evidence that some children lie in these cases making a ent in the belif to belive children
What are some negative impacts of The Boy of Burton Case?
1) It didnt affect belive to overall disbelif and laws on witchcraft were about to get worse
2) The main focus of the debate wasnt even based on witchraft, it was about exorcism
What are some positive impacts of The Pendle Swindle Case?
1) The involvement of the Privy Council and King Charles shows the case gained relevance amongst the powerful elites
2) The trial proved that witchcraft accusations can be motivated by reasons that have nothing to do with the supernatural
What are some negative impacts of The Pendle Swindle Case?
1) Provoked no change or justice for woman and witch hunting was still on the rise
2) Edmund Robinson became a professional witch hunter
What are some positive impacts of The Demon Drummer of Tedworth Case?
1) The numerous publications and involvement of the Royal Society elevated the notoriety of the case and spread scepticism
2) The case provoked debate on the reality of supernatural forces
What are some negative impacts of The Demon Drummer of Tedworth Case?
1) The overall consensus at the time was that supernatural forces were to blame
What are some positive impacts of The Jane Wenham Case?
1) It showed the willingness of the law to embrace reason in the face of mob hysteria
2) It was the last guilty verdict on a charge of witchcraft in England.
What are some negative impacts of The Jane Wenham Case?
1) It is arguable that the case should not be seen as a turning point but as part of a changing attitude
2) Several writers after 1712 still wrote showing support for a belief in witchcraft,
