Act 4
"more weight"
More weight
Oh, dude, Giles Corey dies in Act IV of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. His iconic last words are "More weight," as he's being pressed to death with stones. It's like the ultimate power move, you know, going out on your own terms and all that.
Giles died because he wouldn't answer the charges against him. He died being pressed by stone with his last words being "more weight"
He died by being tortured by Danforth and the Court. They tortured him by laying stones on top of him until the pressure gave way and kill him. His last works were "more weight", in other words, "I'm not telling you anything!"
"more weight"
More weight.
More weight
Oh, dude, Giles Corey dies in Act IV of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. His iconic last words are "More weight," as he's being pressed to death with stones. It's like the ultimate power move, you know, going out on your own terms and all that.
In 'The Crucible,' Giles Corey, an older man who was accused of witchcraft was killed by the piling of heavy rocks upon his chest. When they tried to get him to confess to witchcraft, he simply stated, 'more weight.' He was eventually crushed to death.
Giles died because he wouldn't answer the charges against him. He died being pressed by stone with his last words being "more weight"
He died by being tortured by Danforth and the Court. They tortured him by laying stones on top of him until the pressure gave way and kill him. His last works were "more weight", in other words, "I'm not telling you anything!"
Yes, Giles Corey's eccentric and earthy dialogue does provide comic relief in "The Crucible." For example, his response to being accused of witchcraft with "More weight" offers a darkly humorous defiance. Additionally, his tendency to speak bluntly and use colloquial language contrasts with the seriousness of the witch trials, creating a light-hearted moment amidst the tension.
Use the whole witchcraft scandal to try to get more land
Giles Corey was a notable figure during the Salem witch trials, recognized for his strong-willed and defiant nature. He was an elderly farmer who refused to enter a plea when accused of witchcraft, famously stating, "More weight," as he was pressed to death with stones for his silence. Corey's skepticism of the court's legitimacy and his commitment to resisting unjust authority made him a symbol of integrity and resistance. His tragic fate ultimately highlighted the absurdity and injustice of the witch trials.
Giles Corey, September 19, 1692. According to legend, his last words were "More weight," as more stones were placed on him and he died.
Giles Corey doesn't actually reveal who his source of proof is. He only says that the person is reliable and that this person overheard Thomas Putnam telling his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft. That is when Giles Corey accused Thomas Putnam of lying so he could get George Jacobs land at a reduced price.