“Physical brutality was added to psychological pressure. Her father beat her several times when she refused to simulate fits” (11)

Anne’s entire situation is incredibly disturbing, but especially the trauma she faced at the hands of her father is particularly shocking. The evidence in this quote of the physical violence and mental anguish she underwent reveal how Anne, though not actually bewitched, was grossly impacted by another form of devilish torture: abuse. Constantly feeling like she needed to perform something, alongside the actual pain her body had to respond to, undoubtedly placed a massive strain on Anne, one that impacted her thought process and view of herself immensely. Anne’s father is a sickening character and it is appalling how he could act in such a way to his daughter.