The notes on the play’s setting are very important to understanding the play. “The Lady’s Not For Burning” takes place in the fifteenth century or near the end of the Medieval Period which is very important because the time period explains why anything anti-Christian was immensely feared, such as witches. This idea is especially shown in Mayor Tyson’s quote, “Probably dreams: but intentionally recollected, intentionally consented to, intentionally delighted in. And so as dangerous as the act.” In this quote Mayor Tyson is describing how Jennet, or the accused witch, should be arrested even for thinking of performing witchcraft when she claims that she has done nothing. Mayor Tyson’s irrational fear of witches causes him to feed off anything
