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giles Corey
Pressed!
Pressed!
Mary warren vs. Giles Corey
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the character who says "more weight" is Giles Corey. This occurs during his pressing execution, where he refuses to enter a plea and instead chooses to be crushed under heavy stones. His defiance and strength of character symbolize resistance against injustice and the oppressive nature of the Salem witch trials.
giles Corey
Giles
pressed
Pressed!
Pressed!
Mary warren vs. Giles Corey
Giles Corey filed a law suit against Thomas Putnam for taking his land.
Giles Corey. His wife is then accused of witchcraft because of this. Hence why he goes to plead with Governor Danforth in Act 3 of 'The Crucible'
Giles's bragging about going to court dozens of times and his use of the word "fart" in court offers a little comic relief.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Martha Corey is accused of witchcraft primarily because her reading habits disturb her husband and lead to suspicions about her practices. Additionally, her involvement in the supernatural is suggested when one of the girls claims that Martha's books "bewitched" her. The accusations against her are fueled by the broader hysteria in Salem, where personal grievances and fears manifest as accusations, highlighting the irrational nature of the witch trials. Ultimately, Martha's fate reflects the tragic consequences of mass paranoia and the breakdown of rational discourse in the community.
Giles Corey reveals to Rev. Hale that his wife has been reading big, wierd books and that he couldn't pray while she was there. But when she left that he could pray just fine, thus giving reason to accuse Martha of witchcraft.
John Proctor is hanged. Elizabeth Proctor lives. Abigail Williams skips town. Giles Corey is pressed to death. Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey are hanged. Rev. Hale refuses to side with the court. Exactly which five characters do you mean?