As imperfect people, achieving perfection is an impossible task. Yet despite this inevitability, individuals strive for perfection only to reveal and witness imperfections. The Puritan way of life attempted to accomplish this unattainable mission by imposing strict morals on the people of Salem, Massachusetts, but they struggled to do so. Salem faced major change due to Puritan ambition. Because of their conception of the ideal community as a cramped society, those who presented an imperfect model had to be isolated. Suspicion pervaded the Puritan holy city and led to accusations against innocent people. After careful analysis, it may be relevant to consider the Puritan belief system as a possible catalyst for the events that occurred during the Salem Witch Trials. The Puritans followed a strict belief that emphasized the need for absolute perfection. They established a highly structured system. society with rigid laws and rules based on the Bible, which reflected their strict beliefs. They also considered any sinful act as sedition against the community and a call of the devil (Saari, 20). To prevent transgression, the Church controlled every aspect of daily life. In this way, they can follow the laws and regulations more sufficiently and carefully (Saari, 20-21). “Games, dancing, frequent bathing, physical activities and social gatherings outside the church” were strictly prohibited (Saari, 21). Anyone breaking the rules “immediately aroused suspicion.” (Saari, 21 years old). Suspicion created a fear of being imperfect, which caused the need for perfection. Additionally, Puritanism primarily believed in one God and accepted the predestination interpretation. God predetermines who is predestined to eternal life...... middle of paper ...... rmation of New England witchcraft cases, 1648-1706. Minneapolis: Dover Publications, 2002. Print. Carlson, Laurie M. A Fever in Salem A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials. Chicago: IR Dee, 1999. “Puritanism” print. Internet. January 16, 2010. .Saari, Peggy. Witchcraft in America. U·X·L, 2001. Print. “Salem Witch Trials of 1692.” Salem witch trials of 1692. Ed. Douglas O. Linder. Linder, Douglas O., September 2009. Web. December 6, 2009. .Sutter, Tim. “Salem Witchcraft: The Events and Causes of the Salem Witch Trials.” Salem WitchTrials Page - History of the 1692 Salem witch trials. Siteclopedia Network, 2000-2003. Web. January 17. 2010. .