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Discussion Questions for Marked
Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole
1. Do you think the people of Hampton were justified in their treatment of Unise Cole?
2. Did any part of Unise Cole's story inspire you in some way? If so, how?
3. Was the book what you thought it would be?
4. What events were the most interesting to you? Were there any surprises?
5. Was the 'cast of characters' in Appendix IV helpful in keeping everyone in the story accounted for? What about the maps?
6. Did the story give you a sense of what life might have been like in 17th century Hampton?
7. In several places the author departs from a non-fiction narrative to use imagined scenes and dialogues to tell the story. Did you feel these scenes were effective?
8. Unise Cole's life was/is the subject of several legends. Do you feel the book successfully separated the facts from the fiction?
9. Were you sympathetic or critical of Unise? How about the author, what was her feeling towards Unise?
10. No one knows why Unise Cole did the things she did. What's your theory? Is it possible that she really was a witch?
11. (As Nigel says in Spinal Tap, "But it goes to eleven.") The author changed the title of the book from "The Mark of Goody Cole" to "Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole." For better or worse?
Books are available on amazon.com and through your local bookseller. Contact me hamptonwriter@gmail.com if you'd like a signed copy with bookmark.
Happy Reading in the New Year!
Cheryl
1. Do you think the people of Hampton were justified in their treatment of Unise Cole?
2. Did any part of Unise Cole's story inspire you in some way? If so, how?
3. Was the book what you thought it would be?
4. What events were the most interesting to you? Were there any surprises?
5. Was the 'cast of characters' in Appendix IV helpful in keeping everyone in the story accounted for? What about the maps?
6. Did the story give you a sense of what life might have been like in 17th century Hampton?
7. In several places the author departs from a non-fiction narrative to use imagined scenes and dialogues to tell the story. Did you feel these scenes were effective?
8. Unise Cole's life was/is the subject of several legends. Do you feel the book successfully separated the facts from the fiction?
9. Were you sympathetic or critical of Unise? How about the author, what was her feeling towards Unise?
10. No one knows why Unise Cole did the things she did. What's your theory? Is it possible that she really was a witch?
11. (As Nigel says in Spinal Tap, "But it goes to eleven.") The author changed the title of the book from "The Mark of Goody Cole" to "Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole." For better or worse?
Books are available on amazon.com and through your local bookseller. Contact me hamptonwriter@gmail.com if you'd like a signed copy with bookmark.
Happy Reading in the New Year!
Cheryl
New Giveaway of Marked!
Another giveaway so soon? I know, I know, but the truth is, the joy of Christmas holiday gift gifting is still with me!
From January 11-17, I'll be giving away two copies of my book Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole.
Please watch for it and enter. As always in affairs of this nature, Good Luck!
Cheryl
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT 'MARKED':
—I’m really impressed with both your scholarship and your writing, which is clear and also–rare in this kind of book–entertaining. I loved knowing that Thomas Bradbury of Salisbury had “attractive handwriting” and that Robert and Susanna Smith had an “enchanted oven.” I want you to get famous over this well-written book, Cheryl. Keep writing! – Judge, 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Book Awards
—An excellent story told in wonderful detail, this book beautifully captures life in the 1600s. Goody Cole is at times portrayed as a sympathetic character; she was also her own worst enemy. Painstakingly researched, Cheryl Lassiter also weaves in a contemporary view of the events that surrounded the enigmatic Goody Cole. A treat for anyone who wants insight into the witch mania of early colonial days. – Mike on Goodreads
—The author has taken a subject surrounded in mystery and has assembled extant documents concerning the life of this woman accused of witchcraft in a 17th century New England town. Ms. Lassiter gives a picture of colonial life and the people who embellished their superstitions into crimes resulting in torture and imprisonment of what we might today call a “batty” old lady. It is a fun read for those who are interested in early times in America. – Gail on Amazon.com
From January 11-17, I'll be giving away two copies of my book Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole.
Please watch for it and enter. As always in affairs of this nature, Good Luck!
Cheryl
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT 'MARKED':
—I’m really impressed with both your scholarship and your writing, which is clear and also–rare in this kind of book–entertaining. I loved knowing that Thomas Bradbury of Salisbury had “attractive handwriting” and that Robert and Susanna Smith had an “enchanted oven.” I want you to get famous over this well-written book, Cheryl. Keep writing! – Judge, 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Book Awards
—An excellent story told in wonderful detail, this book beautifully captures life in the 1600s. Goody Cole is at times portrayed as a sympathetic character; she was also her own worst enemy. Painstakingly researched, Cheryl Lassiter also weaves in a contemporary view of the events that surrounded the enigmatic Goody Cole. A treat for anyone who wants insight into the witch mania of early colonial days. – Mike on Goodreads
—The author has taken a subject surrounded in mystery and has assembled extant documents concerning the life of this woman accused of witchcraft in a 17th century New England town. Ms. Lassiter gives a picture of colonial life and the people who embellished their superstitions into crimes resulting in torture and imprisonment of what we might today call a “batty” old lady. It is a fun read for those who are interested in early times in America. – Gail on Amazon.com
Leap Day Giveway in the Works
LEAP DAY GIVEAWAY! To show my gratitude for one extra day of reading this year, I'm giving away two (2) copies of Marked: The Witchcraft Persecution of Goodwife Unise Cole.
The giveaway starts February 22, 2016 and runs through February 29, Leap Day. Watch for it and enter for a chance to win a signed copy.
"Puritan superstition meets an indomitable will in this groundbreaking biography of Goodwife Unise Cole, the woman known as the Witch of Hampton."
"An excellent story told in wonderful detail, this book beautifully captures life in the 1600s. Goody Cole is at times portrayed as a sympathetic character; she was also her own worst enemy. Painstakingly researched, this is a treat for anyone who wants insight into the witch mania of early colonial days." – Mike on Goodreads.
The giveaway starts February 22, 2016 and runs through February 29, Leap Day. Watch for it and enter for a chance to win a signed copy.
"Puritan superstition meets an indomitable will in this groundbreaking biography of Goodwife Unise Cole, the woman known as the Witch of Hampton."
"An excellent story told in wonderful detail, this book beautifully captures life in the 1600s. Goody Cole is at times portrayed as a sympathetic character; she was also her own worst enemy. Painstakingly researched, this is a treat for anyone who wants insight into the witch mania of early colonial days." – Mike on Goodreads.
