Compare and contrast sixteenth and seventeenth-century fictional literary portrayals of witchcraft (for example, the Witch of Edmonton) with twentieth and twenty-first century literary and film portrayals of witchcraft. Why and how do these portrayals differ? How did the author, intended audience, and historical context shape the nature of these portrayals? Be sure to reference specific portrayals from both periods to defend your argument. Be sure to consider at least two sixteenth or seventeenth-century fictional portrayals of witchcraft and two twentieth or twenty-first-century fictional portrayals of witchcraft.
The essay must use specific evidence to support your arguments.
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