Here are two
famous paintings
of the Salem Witch Trials.

Look to see how
different artists interpret
what actually happened.

What is the mood
that you get from
the two paintings?

Are the moods
similar or different?
Explain your answer.

Compare the situation
depicted in these paintings
to a photograph
or a video clip
that you might have seen
on the evening news. 

Why did you make
a connection between
the Salem Witch Trials
and that particular
newsworthy event?