Witch Trials and Scientific Awakening

Set against the backdrop of Boston Common, the chapter explores the execution of a witch and the enduring Puritan values in early America. Through Enoch Root's eyes, the narrative contrasts science with superstition, while intertwining historical figures like Ben Franklin and Isaac Newton with the complexities of political and scientific evolution. As Daniel Waterhouse grapples with the realities of his Puritan upbringing and the burgeoning scientific revolution, the chapter captures the tensions between traditional doctrines and the pursuit of empirical knowledge.