Introduction
Witch-hunt is, and Red scare are mirrors to the humanity darkest side, which emerges in great moments of fear and illusion, mostly orchestrated by partners seeking to benefit from it. This paper in five sections seeks to elaborate by recounting parallels, similarities, and differences. This essay addresses Witch-Hunts, Then and Now, taking reference from the text The devil discovered. The paper further addresses the differences and similarities found between the “Salem witch-hunts” and the “Red scare” associated with the McCarthy era prosecutions of suspected Communists. In my opinion witch-hunt has remained in the contemporary society even after many years ...
