During the eighteenth century public execution became more popular in European countries. It was viewed as humiliating and also a way to instill fear in the people so that they would not contravene laws (Public Executions). Many of the citizens including: nobles, high officials and commoners, would attend public executions. A criminal's execution could be anywhere from getting whipped, decapitation or being hung. Before a criminal was murdered, they were presented with the opportunity to repent of their sins and therefore earn a more hasteful death and were given the promise of salvation (Public Executions). However, in the nineteenth century, public execution was abolished in major states due to the fact that rulers thought it caused more
