Through his “justification” of the Salem witch trials, Mather proves himself to be an unreliable narrator. Mather specifically states that: “For my part, I was not present at any of them; nor have I ever had any personal prejudice against persons thus brought upon the stage” (The Wonders of the Invisible World 557). Mather provides readers with information that he himself wasn't even present for. This reduces his authority as he receives, as well as provides, this information to his audience second hand. Furthermore, this statement brings to light the question of whether Mather himself supported the trials. This is further supported by his statement: “But having received a command to that effect, I can do no more than briefly relate the principal matters of fact” (Wonders of the Unseen World 557). Here Mather is providing his audience with an important question: Is he writing this because he supports the trials and their supposed purpose, or is he doing so simply because he was "commanded" to do so? He purposely avoids his own feelings on the matter and states that "I can do no more than briefly relate the main facts" (Wonders of the Unseen World 557). This provides Mather with a detached and impartial view that is severing his emotional connection to the right or wrong of these trials. By adopting this strategy, Mather provides his audience with unclear insight into the justification for this