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The opening page of the American translation of the novel is a statement from the author to the reader. The story itself is then sandwiched between a Foreword and Afterword, which also interject the presence of the author. Discuss how these elements and the metanarrative elements within the story suggest the writing of Tituba’s tale to be part of the tale itself.
The word “Black” in the title I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem can be interpreted to refer to Tituba’s race or to the type of witchcraft she practices. Use excerpts from the text to support the claim that it is primarily a reference to the Puritan perspective on witchcraft.
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