Giles Corey has figured out the real reason for the witch hunt, which is to steal land. He delivers a signed petition from many people saying some of the accused witches are not witches, and that greed is a motivation for them to be arrested and /or executed. Fearing the truth will come out, he is expelled from court.
Giles Corey is permitted to speak, but he chooses to not speak in court because he does not want to incriminate anyone else. Giles Corey understands the ramifications of mentioning anyone else's name in court. Honest, innocent people are losing their lives because of the hysteria that surrounds the witch trials.
Giles Corey has figured out the real reason for the witch hunt, which is to steal land. He delivers a signed petition from many people saying some of the accused witches are not witches, and that greed is a motivation for them to be arrested and /or executed. Fearing the truth will come out, he is expelled from court.
Giles Corey wants to present evidence that his wife, Martha Corey, is innocent of witchcraft. He claims to have witnessed Thomas Putnam encouraging his daughter to accuse Martha in order to gain her land. This evidence is meant to demonstrate the ulterior motives behind the accusations and challenge the integrity of the court proceedings. However, his attempt to present this evidence is ultimately thwarted, highlighting the dangers of the witch trials.
Giles Corey. He wanted to share his evidence.
Giles Corey feels he cannot present his evidence, which is a deposition that implicates Thomas Putnam in manipulating the witch trials for personal gain, because he fears the repercussions it could bring upon him and his family. He is concerned that revealing his source will endanger that person and ultimately lead to his own imprisonment or worse. Additionally, the court's atmosphere is hostile to dissent, making him wary of challenging the authority of the court.
He gives evidence against Putnum saying he only wants land. Giles will not give the name of the man who told him this
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In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Reverend Hale attempts to defend Giles Corey by advocating for his integrity and challenging the court's proceedings. Hale believes in the importance of truth and justice, and he tries to present evidence of Corey’s claims about the manipulation of the court and the motives behind the accusations. He appeals to the court to reconsider the charges against Giles, emphasizing the need for rationality and fairness in a time of hysteria. However, his efforts ultimately highlight the tragic consequences of a flawed judicial system.
When you say a statement that includes evidence, your lawyer will then present the evidence to the jury.
it is presented to a judge or a judicL .
Giles reports that the court has arrested Rebecca.
have the right for court with tail and jury to determine the case and also allowed to present evidence for his defense