Part one of term paper
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 C ...

Part two of term paper
... Last night--mark this--I tried and tried and could not say my prayers. And then she close her book and walks out of the house, and suddenly--mark this--I could pray again!” (p. 40) The explanation for this was very simple: Giles was not a churchgoing man. But, not realizing what he had done, Giles Corey had just sentenced his wife to be hanged. The hysteria over witches continues to grow, and Corey's wife is tried as a witch. When he realizes what he has caused to happen, Giles is overcome by g ...