Essay Archive - The Crucible's Giles Corey: More Weight
The Crucible's Giles Corey: More Weight
With the words “more weight” Giles Corey, from The Crucible by
Arthur Miller, becomes a true hero. Throughout the play, Corey changes
from a foolish old man, into a hero who courageously dies for his family's
well-being and honor. With just those two words, the character of Giles
Corey is defined.
Before the with trials begin, Giles Corey is just a silly old man,
courageous but not very smart. Although 83 years old, he is ridiculed and
blamed for things that go wrong. When the suspicion of witches begins,
Corey unt....
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