Finding the Best Evidence with "Thanks to middle-schoolers like me, there are at last no more Salem 'witches'"
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Part 4: Assessment
Directions: Answer the questions.
how is Elizabeth johnson jr case related to injustices today? explain your answer using at least two pieces of evidence from the text
The Elizabeth Johnson Jr. case is related to injustices today because it highlights the dangers of false accusations and mob mentality that can lead to innocent people being persecuted. One piece of evidence from the text that supports this is Johnson Jr.'s own statement: "Although my hands had suffered more than those that I had suffered, he made me believe that I was his worst enemy and vowed to revenge on me, as he swore to do on others that he did not like." This shows how easily someone's reputation can be tarnished and their life threatened based on someone else's false accusations and prejudices.
Another piece of evidence from the text is the author's own reflection on the lesson learned from the Elizabeth Johnson Jr. case: "But once the trial cleared the court we realized that maybe there was some good in people. We saw the process and the truth seeking nature of the court." This suggests that the case serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking the truth and due process in order to prevent injustices from occurring. In today's society, where social media and public opinion can quickly lead to false accusations and unfair treatment, the story of Elizabeth Johnson Jr. serves as a cautionary tale.