Dorcas Good, a young girl accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, lost her mind in jail due to a combination of fear, isolation, and the harsh conditions of imprisonment. The psychological stress of the accusations and the traumatic environment, including the threat of execution, contributed to her deteriorating mental state. Additionally, the societal pressures and hysteria surrounding the witch trials likely exacerbated her fragile emotional condition.
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