Abigail and the Salem witch hysteria book recounts the terrifying events that unfolded during the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century. The book focuses on the character of Abigail, a young girl caught up in the hysteria and accused of witchcraft herself. Through Abigail's perspective, the author explores the fear and paranoia that gripped the community and the devastating consequences of false accusations. **The main idea of the book is to shed light on the Salem witch trials and the role of fear and hysteria in driving the accusations and subsequent trials.** The author paints a vivid picture of the time period, with its strict religious beliefs and deep-rooted superstitions, which set the stage for the hysteria to take hold. Abigail, a central character in the book, becomes a scapegoat for the paranoia and fear within the community.

Mascot apartments

1 Bed 1 Bath

• From $950/pw (whole apartment)
• Shared with another person starts from $475/pw
• Add $15/pw upgrade to 2 single beds

2 Beds 2 Bath

• From $1210/pw (whole apartment)
• Single room starts from $640/pw
• Add $15/pw upgrade to 2 single beds

3 Beds 2 Bath

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• Add $15/pw upgrade to 2 single beds

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Abigail, a central character in the book, becomes a scapegoat for the paranoia and fear within the community. She is initially accused of bewitching other girls and soon finds herself at the center of the trials. As the trials progress, Abigail's innocence becomes increasingly questioned, and she is subjected to cruel treatment and hearings.

Brand New Luxury Apartments in vibrant neighbourhood and close to UTS and UNSW

Belong’s Mascot apartments are modern, spacious, and convenient.

All apartments have stone kitchen benches, luxury bathrooms, central air conditioning, video security as well as swimming pools and gyms.

Only 8 minutes by train to Sydney CBD, Belong's Mascot apartments are located at the heart of a vibrant neighbourhood surrounded by beautifully manicured parklands and cool restaurants, cafes, and shopping.

UTS, Sydney University and UNSW are within a 6 km radius. The train station is a short walk away.

With pedestrian and bike-friendly paths, you are a short distance to shops, restaurants, cafes, transport, and beautiful parks.

APARTMENT FEATURES

• Balcony
• Bathtub
• Built-in Wardrobe
• Dining Tables & Chairs
• Single Bed, Double Bed
• Shower, Dryer, Washing Machine
• Fridge, Gas Cooking, Oven, Microwave
• Air conditioner
• Sofa

BUILDING FEATURES

• 24 Hour Security
• Building Manager
• Video Security
• Swimming Pool, Spa, Sauna and Gym

These facilities are available to you.

• 24 Hour Security
• Air Conditioning
• Balcony
• Bathtub
• Building Manager
• Built-in Wardrobe
• Cafe & Restaurant Around
• Car Park
• Carpet
• City Views
• Dining Tables & Chairs
• Double Bed
• Dryer
• Electronic Keys
• Fridge
• Gas Cooking
• Gym
• Kitchen Ventilator
• Microwave
• Oven
• Shower
• Single Bed
• Sofa
• Spa
• Study
• Study Desk & Chair
• Swimming Pool
• Video Security
• Walking Distance to University
• Washing Machine

• 2 mins walk Woolworth, restaurants, and Asian shops
• 5 mins walk to Mascot station
• 15 mins train to Central Station
• 28 mins train to UTS
• 31 mins bus to UNSW

Mascot is ideally positioned to reap all the benefits of Sydney’s inner-south renaissance. With bustling old-school Botany Road with its butchers, hardware stores and cake decorators at one end and the spotless Mascot station development, with zippy convenience store, sushi trains and cafes at the other, there’s plenty to choose from.

Quest Mascot Apartments Hotel

The well-appointed Studio is flooded with natural light, and provides a stylish, open-plan space to unwind and relax. Offering a comfortable king bed, apartment-controlled heating/air conditioning, kitchenette with cooktop, bar fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave, ensuite bathroom with amenities and hair dryer, desk, LCD TV with Foxtel and high-speed internet access. A wardrobe, ironing board and iron, and private safe add to the convenience. Guests can access the in-house gym. A daily housekeeping service is included (excluding Sunday and public holidays). Breakfast and restaurant options are available, contact us for details. Typical apartment size: 32m².

One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Feel right at home in the One Bedroom Apartment. There’s space to move, with a separate bedroom featuring comfortable king bed and wardrobe. The relaxed living area contains a sofa, LCD Smart TV with Foxtel and Netflix, and work desk, whilst the fully equipped kitchen provides a cooktop, oven and full-size fridge, and dining table. The bathroom offers laundry facilities, amenities and hair dryer. Guests can access the in-house gym. A daily housekeeping service is included (excluding Sunday and public holidays). Breakfast and restaurant options are available, contact us for details. Typical apartment size: 54m²

Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Ideal for families or small groups, the Two Bedroom Apartment provides a perfect blend of space and privacy. The master bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and LCD Smart TV, whilst the second bathroom contains a shower over bathtub and laundry facilities. The second bedroom can be configured as either a king or twin beds. A fully equipped kitchen featuring an oven, cooktop, full-size fridge and dining table means meals can be prepared and enjoyed in the apartment. The living room contains a SmartTV with Netflix access. Guests can access the in-house gym. A daily housekeeping service is included (excluding Sunday and public holidays). Breakfast and restaurant options are available, contact us for details. Typical apartment size: 84m²

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

Ideal for families or small groups, the Two Bedroom Executive Apartment is our Studio interconnected with a One Bedroom Apartment. Both bedrooms can be configured as either a king or twin beds. A SmartTV offers Netflix access. A fully equipped kitchen featuring an oven, cooktop, full-size fridge and dining table means meals can be prepared and enjoyed in the apartment. Guests can access the in-house gym.

About this property

Getting there

Quest Mascot has 91 serviced apartments including Studios, and One and Two Bedroom Apartments. Studios are the perfect alternative to a hotel room and have kitchenettes. The One and Two Bedroom Apartments are ideal for families, colleagues or larger groups looking for a home away from home experience with full kitchens and laundry facilities. * Reception Hours : * Daily 08:30am to 19:30pm - including public holidays. No reservations will be accepted without a valid credit card in the name of the reservation. Quest Mascot is a strictly non-smoking property. All rates are exclusive of any other program, entitlement or offer

Facilities

Location

Property policies

You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem points. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.

^ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 3 Qantas Points per A$1 spent unless otherwise specified, for hotel stays booked through qantas.com/hotels, except Classic Hotel Rewards and Airbnb bookings. Points Club members will earn 25% more Qantas Points, and Points Club Plus members will earn 50% more Qantas Points. Qantas Points will be credited to your account at least 8 weeks after check-out. Qantas Points can be earned on cash only purchases and the cash component of Points Plus Pay purchases on eligible bookings and will not be earned on cancelled or refunded bookings. Qantas Points may be earned by the member in whose name the booking is made. Members will not be able to earn points on additional charges paid to the accommodation provider for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Deposit Pay is available on selected properties that offer a free cancellation window that is 21 days or more in the future from the date of booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.

* Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Qantas Points when booking hotel accommodation through qantas.com/hotels or holiday packages through qantas.com/holidays, using Points Plus Pay. Members cannot redeem points for additional charges paid to the hotel for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Points Plus Pay allows you to choose the number of Qantas Points you redeem above the specified minimum level of 5,000 and pay for the remainder of the booking value with an Accepted Payment Card (including VISA, MasterCard or American Express). Points Plus Pay is not available for Classic Hotel Rewards. View full terms and conditions here

++ 500 bonus Qantas Points will be awarded to Qantas Frequent Flyer members who make their first Airbnb booking. Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 1 Qantas Point per A$1 value for all Airbnb stays booked through qantas.com/airbnb.

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** Businesses earn 1 Qantas Point per AU$1 spent on eligible Qantas Hotels worldwide. Eligible Qantas hotels excludes Classic Hotel Rewards. A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for your business. Qantas Points are not earned on any amounts payable directly to the hotel. Conditions apply

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Quest Mascot Apartments Hotel

The well-appointed Studio is flooded with natural light, and provides a stylish, open-plan space to unwind and relax. Offering a comfortable king bed, apartment-controlled heating/air conditioning, kitchenette with cooktop, bar fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave, ensuite bathroom with amenities and hair dryer, desk, LCD TV with Foxtel and high-speed internet access. A wardrobe, ironing board and iron, and private safe add to the convenience. Guests can access the in-house gym. A daily housekeeping service is included (excluding Sunday and public holidays). Breakfast and restaurant options are available, contact us for details. Typical apartment size: 32m².

One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Feel right at home in the One Bedroom Apartment. There’s space to move, with a separate bedroom featuring comfortable king bed and wardrobe. The relaxed living area contains a sofa, LCD Smart TV with Foxtel and Netflix, and work desk, whilst the fully equipped kitchen provides a cooktop, oven and full-size fridge, and dining table. The bathroom offers laundry facilities, amenities and hair dryer. Guests can access the in-house gym. A daily housekeeping service is included (excluding Sunday and public holidays). Breakfast and restaurant options are available, contact us for details. Typical apartment size: 54m²

Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Ideal for families or small groups, the Two Bedroom Apartment provides a perfect blend of space and privacy. The master bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and LCD Smart TV, whilst the second bathroom contains a shower over bathtub and laundry facilities. The second bedroom can be configured as either a king or twin beds. A fully equipped kitchen featuring an oven, cooktop, full-size fridge and dining table means meals can be prepared and enjoyed in the apartment. The living room contains a SmartTV with Netflix access. Guests can access the in-house gym. A daily housekeeping service is included (excluding Sunday and public holidays). Breakfast and restaurant options are available, contact us for details. Typical apartment size: 84m²

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

Ideal for families or small groups, the Two Bedroom Executive Apartment is our Studio interconnected with a One Bedroom Apartment. Both bedrooms can be configured as either a king or twin beds. A SmartTV offers Netflix access. A fully equipped kitchen featuring an oven, cooktop, full-size fridge and dining table means meals can be prepared and enjoyed in the apartment. Guests can access the in-house gym.

About this property

Getting there

Quest Mascot has 91 serviced apartments including Studios, and One and Two Bedroom Apartments. Studios are the perfect alternative to a hotel room and have kitchenettes. The One and Two Bedroom Apartments are ideal for families, colleagues or larger groups looking for a home away from home experience with full kitchens and laundry facilities. * Reception Hours : * Daily 08:30am to 19:30pm - including public holidays. No reservations will be accepted without a valid credit card in the name of the reservation. Quest Mascot is a strictly non-smoking property. All rates are exclusive of any other program, entitlement or offer

Facilities

Location

Property policies

You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem points. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.

^ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 3 Qantas Points per A$1 spent unless otherwise specified, for hotel stays booked through qantas.com/hotels, except Classic Hotel Rewards and Airbnb bookings. Points Club members will earn 25% more Qantas Points, and Points Club Plus members will earn 50% more Qantas Points. Qantas Points will be credited to your account at least 8 weeks after check-out. Qantas Points can be earned on cash only purchases and the cash component of Points Plus Pay purchases on eligible bookings and will not be earned on cancelled or refunded bookings. Qantas Points may be earned by the member in whose name the booking is made. Members will not be able to earn points on additional charges paid to the accommodation provider for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Deposit Pay is available on selected properties that offer a free cancellation window that is 21 days or more in the future from the date of booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.

* Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Qantas Points when booking hotel accommodation through qantas.com/hotels or holiday packages through qantas.com/holidays, using Points Plus Pay. Members cannot redeem points for additional charges paid to the hotel for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Points Plus Pay allows you to choose the number of Qantas Points you redeem above the specified minimum level of 5,000 and pay for the remainder of the booking value with an Accepted Payment Card (including VISA, MasterCard or American Express). Points Plus Pay is not available for Classic Hotel Rewards. View full terms and conditions here

++ 500 bonus Qantas Points will be awarded to Qantas Frequent Flyer members who make their first Airbnb booking. Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 1 Qantas Point per A$1 value for all Airbnb stays booked through qantas.com/airbnb.

~ Saving is off the hotel's generally available rate for the same property, room type, days, inclusions and conditions.

** Businesses earn 1 Qantas Point per AU$1 spent on eligible Qantas Hotels worldwide. Eligible Qantas hotels excludes Classic Hotel Rewards. A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for your business. Qantas Points are not earned on any amounts payable directly to the hotel. Conditions apply

† Includes fee payable in local currency direct to hotel. Prices in AUD are approx and based on today's exchange rate.

Descriptions and ratings featured are based on information provided by hotels and/or other service providers, distinguished accordingly. Ratings are either self-assigned by the service provider or obtained through Expedia (displayed as circles

), or by independent third parties (displayed as stars

) Any facilities shown as included are subject to change by the service provider. Qantas does not guarantee any particular standard or class of accommodation or other service provided by a third party.

Throughout the book, the author explores the psychological toll the accusations take on Abigail. She is torn between proclaiming her innocence and confessing to witchcraft to save herself. As the trials intensify, Abigail is forced to confront the irrationality and injustice of the system and the destructive power of fear. The book delves into the motivations behind the accusers and the role of authoritative figures, like the judges, in perpetuating the hysteria. It also examines the gender dynamics of the time, as women were often targeted and vilified as witches. **Abigail and the Salem witch hysteria book serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the dangers of mass hysteria and its devastating consequences.** It reminds readers of the importance of critical thinking, empathy, and the need to question authority, even in the face of intense fear and pressure. Overall, the book provides a gripping and emotional account of one girl's experience during the Salem witch trials and offers valuable insights into the power of fear and the fragility of justice. It serves as a reminder of the impact of mass hysteria on individuals and communities, and the need to learn from history to prevent similar injustices from occurring in the future..

Reviews for "The Dark Side of Innocence: Abigail's Role in the Salem Witch Hysteria"

1. Edward - 1/5 stars - I found "Abigail and the Salem Witch Hysteria" to be a highly disappointing read. The story felt repetitive and predictable, lacking any real depth or intrigue. The characters were poorly developed and their actions felt illogical and forced. The author's attempts at creating suspense and tension fell flat, and I struggled to stay engaged throughout the book. Overall, I would not recommend this novel to anyone looking for a captivating historical fiction read.

2. Sophie - 2/5 stars - "Abigail and the Salem Witch Hysteria" had the potential to be an intriguing exploration of a dark period in history, but it fell short for me. The pacing was slow and cumbersome, with long-winded descriptions that added little to the overall story. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, and the characters lacked depth and relatability. Additionally, the resolution of the plot felt rushed and unsatisfying. Unfortunately, this book did not live up to my expectations and left me feeling disappointed.

3. Benjamin - 1/5 stars - I found "Abigail and the Salem Witch Hysteria" to be a complete letdown. The writing style was dull and uninspiring, making it difficult for me to connect with the story or its characters. The historical accuracy was questionable, with several anachronistic elements that took away from the credibility of the narrative. The plot lacked excitement and failed to engage me, leaving me uninterested and eager to finish the book. Overall, I was highly disappointed with this novel and would not recommend it to others.

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