Teaching the uses of the “Other” in Literature about Witchcraft

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Abstract

Teachers of literature have a unique opportunity to help students view both the history and literature critically, especially with regard to diversity. This examination of Tituba's place in literature about witchcraft rests on three premises, concerning cultural mythology, artistic freedom, and the role of literature in lives.