TA的笔记

• The “cold sympathy” of onlookers reflects the community’s lack of compassion for sinners, underscoring the judgmental and unforgiving nature of Puritan society.

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• This line explicitly states the core of Puritan society: law and religion are inseparable, making all punishments carry sacred and fearsome weight.

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• Mistress Hibbins’ fate illustrates the deadly consequences of being labeled a witch, emphasizing the Puritan’s harsh stance on perceived supernatural transgressions.

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• The whipping-post is a physical marker of Puritan corporal punishment and public shaming, central to enforcing obedience.

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• This passage outlines the range of Puritan punishments, from public flogging (for religious dissenters or vagrants) to execution (for witches). It highlights the rigidity and severity of their legal and moral code.

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