The conniving witch is a character commonly found in myths, fairy tales, and folklore. This devious and manipulative figure is often portrayed as an old woman with supernatural powers and a penchant for causing mischief. One of the defining traits of the conniving witch is her ability to deceive others. She is skilled in the art of manipulation and uses her powers to trick people into doing her bidding. Whether it is luring unsuspecting victims into her lair or ensnaring them with her enchantments, the conniving witch is always one step ahead. Another characteristic of the conniving witch is her greed and desire for power.
Anjelica Huston in the 1990 film. Warner Bros / Courtesy Everett Collection
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Another characteristic of the conniving witch is her greed and desire for power. She will stop at nothing to gain more power or possessions, often at the expense of others. This can be seen in stories where she steals magical artifacts or tries to overthrow a kingdom to fulfill her own selfish desires.
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Witches are repulsive and gorgeous, conniving and innocent, evil and good Samaritans.
They can be animated, puppets or actresses. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose, sometimes they're heroines, sometimes foes. In television and film, one thing is constant: Witches have a sweeping legacy. This summer's wildly popular "The Blair Witch Project," released on video last week, ironically is missing a witch -- an omission that's not the norm in stories involving witches.
AdvertisementThe quintessential witch showcase remains, 60 years after its release, "The Wizard of Oz," with The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) battling Billie Burke's Glinda, the Good Witch in both spirit and flamboyancy. Hamilton's seethingly evil character is the broomstick by which all others are measured.
Other showy witches include "Sleeping Beauty's" Maleficent, "Snow White's" apple-toting witch, Witchiepoo (Billie Hayes) from TV's "H.R. Pufnstuf" (and 1970 film "Pufnstuf") and the brew crew in "Macbeth" (The best: Orson Welles' '48 version, Akira Kurosawa's '57 "Throne of Blood," Roman Polanski's '71 entry and the BBC's '83 TV adaptation).
AdvertisementBut a lot of times a conniving witch is stealth, like Minnie Castevet (Ruth Gordon) in the thrillingly creepy "Rosemary's Baby" and Gillian Holroyd (Kim Novak) in "Bell, Book and Candle."
On the flip side is the charming, nose-twitching housewife Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery) of the '60s TV hit "Bewitched" and her daughter, Tabitha, who cast her own self-titled sitcom working as a TV production assistant in the '77-'78 season (starring Lisa Hartman). Samantha's mother on "Bewitched," however, was the meddlesome Endora (Agnes Moorehead) and her cousin was the mischievous Serena (also played by Montgomery but credited as Pandora Sparks).
Other good witches include the amateur Eglantine Price (Angela Lansbury), who helps Britain during World War II in the live-action/animated film "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." There's also Buelah Witch of the beloved TV children's show "Kukla, Fran and Ollie" and four TV newcomers: Alyssa Milano, Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs of "Charmed," and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer's" Willow (Alyson Hannigan), both on the WB (WGN-Ch. 9).
Sabrina of "Archie" fame exists in several animated incarnations from the early '70s and most recently in the human form of Melissa Joan Hart's "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" on ABC.
Where there are witches, there are sometimes witch hunters, such as real-life Matthew Hopkins (Vincent Price) in 1968's bloody "The Conqueror Worm." There are two versions of "The Crucible" ('56 and '93), Arthur Miller's tale of Salem witch hunts of the 1600s. In "The Inquisition" ('76), a witch-hunting judge falls for a warlock's daughter.
There's no need to explain 1974's "Blood Orgy of The She-Devils," but in George Romero's 1972 "Season of the Witch" (a.k.a. "Jack's Wife"), Jan White, struggling with a crumbling home life and a midlife crisis, pulls some books on witchcraft.
In Roald Dahl's "The Witches" ('90), directed by Nicolas Roeg and starring Anjelica Huston, a young boy discovers a witches' convention at his hotel. Joan Fontaine, meanwhile, finds one of her students is to be sacrificed by a coven at the private school where she is headmistress in the 1966 Hammer production "The Witches" (a.k.a. "The Devil's Own"). And in "Suspiria" ('77), an American student (Jessica Harper) finds her European ballet school is really a witches' coven.
A woman falsely accused of witchcraft in the 19th Century is resurrected by an occult-studying student and seeks revenge against the prosecutor's descendants in "The Naked Witch" ('63). There's similar revenge at hand in the comedy "I Married a Witch" ('42) starring Veronica Lake, and in "Horror Hotel" ('60) with Christopher Lee.
AdvertisementMore recently, Neve Campbell and other schoolgirls dabble in witchcraft in "The Craft" ('96), and lonely Michelle Pfeiffer, Cher and Susan Sarandon, unaware of their powers, conjure devilish Jack Nicholson in "The Witches of Eastwick" ('87). Teri Garr uses witchcraft to help the career of husband Richard Benjamin in "Witches' Brew" ('80), a spoof of 1962's "Burn, Witch Burn!", which was a remake of 1944's "Weird Woman" with Lon Chaney Jr.
When I'm reading, I don't want to think about whether the male characters are man enough or the female characters woman enough. I just want interesting people with tricky problems. I hardly think about gender politics when I'm reading a novel, though I do more when I'm watching movies: maybe because the plots are starker and quicker, and we're also dealing with physical portrayals. I know The Song of Fire and Ice has been criticized for over-relying on sex ("sexposition," they call it, which cracks me up), particularly T&A. You don't see nearly as much man-flesh as girl-parts. That is a legitimate criticism, but probably the director's fault, not Martin's.
The conniving witch is also known for her ability to curse or cast spells on others. With just a wave of her hand or a spell whispered under her breath, she can bring harm or misfortune to those who cross her path. This makes her a formidable adversary and a force to be reckoned with. However, despite her wicked ways, the conniving witch is often portrayed as a complex character. She may have her reasons for acting the way she does – perhaps she was wronged in the past or has suffered great loss. This adds depth to her character and makes her more than just a one-dimensional antagonist. In conclusion, the conniving witch is a fascinating and iconic character in mythology and folklore. Her ability to deceive, her greed for power, and her knack for casting curses all contribute to her status as a memorable and often feared figure. Whether she is ultimately defeated or her plans come to fruition, the conniving witch remains a timeless and enduring symbol of trickery and treachery..
Reviews for "The Conniving Witch's Rivalries: Feuds and Power Struggles in the Magical World"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars -
I'm sorry, but I just couldn't get into "The Conniving Witch." The plot was predictable and the characters were one-dimensional. The protagonist, the so-called conniving witch, lacked depth and her actions seemed forced rather than genuine. The writing style felt unpolished, with awkward sentence structures and repetitive phrases. Overall, I found this book to be quite disappointing and I would not recommend it.
2. Michael - 1/5 stars -
"The Conniving Witch" was a complete waste of time. The story was slow and it failed to capture my attention from the beginning. The characters were underdeveloped and I found it hard to connect with any of them. The dialogue felt forced and lacked authenticity. The plot twists were predictable and lacked any real excitement. I was hoping for an engaging and thrilling read, but unfortunately, I was left utterly disappointed.
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars -
I was really looking forward to reading "The Conniving Witch," but it fell flat for me. The writing style was mediocre and failed to transport me into the world of the story. The characters were shallow and lacked depth. The main conflict was resolved too quickly and easily, which left me feeling unsatisfied. Overall, I felt underwhelmed by this book and I would not recommend it to others.
4. John - 2.5/5 stars -
I had high expectations for "The Conniving Witch," but unfortunately, it didn't live up to them. While the concept of the story was intriguing, the execution fell short. The pacing was uneven, with some parts dragging on and others feeling rushed. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to stay engaged. There were also several plot holes that left me feeling confused and frustrated. Overall, I found this book to be mediocre at best.