 There were other accused in the story of the same crime, so that the narrative became a tale of the 17th century England using witchcraft as a means to shift the blame towards nonconforming woman such as the old, poor, single, cunning or skilled, to help temper social unrest.Aside from witchcraft, the narrative also included themes such as the Christian faith and the oppression of women.For context, one should take note that the play was written at the height of the second feminist movement in the 20th Century.