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Witch trials

The Witch n°1, J.E. Baker (1892)

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About witchesThe Witch No.1 - ImageThe Witch No.1 - QuestionsThe Witch No.1 - Vocabulary tipsThe Witch No.1 - Let's play!In the courtroom - Let's play!
The Simpsons' parody of witch trialsThe Simpsons' Witch Trials - VidéoThe Simpsons' Witch Trials - Questions

About witches

The Witch No.1 - Image

The Witch n°1, J.E. Baker (1892)

The Witch No.1 - Questions

1.In this picture, where does the scene take place?
2.Can you describe what is going on?
3.What can you say about the accused?
4.What do you know about witches?

The Witch No.1 - Vocabulary tips

Here are some words to help you describe the picture.
  • the crowd: la foule
  • shackles: chaînes, menottes
  • gathered: rassemblé
  • lightning: éclair
  • the darkness: les ténèbres

The Witch No.1 - Let's play!

In the courtroom - Let's play!


The Simpsons' parody of witch trials

The Simpsons' Witch Trials - Vidéo

Extrait étudié : jusqu'à 0:35.

The Simpsons' Witch Trials - Questions

1.Watch the video and answer the following questions.
  • What type of document is it?
  • When does the scene take place?
  • Where are all the characters?
  • Can you describe the atmosphere?
  • What are they doing? What do the people feel?
2.Watch again and explain.
  • What do the three women look like?
  • Make some guesses: why are these women going to be executed?
  • What does the little girl suggest?