Lois the Witch

In "Lois the Witch," Elizabeth Gaskell intertwines the thematic complexities of witchcraft, gender, and societal norms within a richly textured narrative set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials. Gaskell adopts a third-person perspective that skillfully alternates between the inner thoughts of her protagonist, Lois, and the tumultuous environment of 17th-century New England. This novella...