Section: English Language & Composition

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Experiments are thought to be scientific and carefully reasoned, which the witch trials themselves were decidedly not. By referring to the trials as "an Experiment or two" at the beginning and then describing each in some detail, what is Franklin trying to accomplish?

1. Move the reader to rethink the scientific process
2. Find the place where science and religion can coexist
3. Draw a stark contrast between reason and logic and the superstition of the Accusers
4. Disprove witchcraft once and for all
5. Prove the innocence of the Accused

Answer 3 is the best option because the "experiments" are clearly not scientific nor carefully reasoned.