1. Giles Corey: A Reality Not So Different
Giles Corey was the solitary individual who was pressed to death. ... Corey, eighty years old, was a stubborn old man. ... On September 19, 1692, Corey died ("Giles "). ... Giles Corey's death was one of the proponents which help to set in motion the decline of the trials. ... Throughout the play the Character Giles Corey remains historically accurate, it was only through the movie that Corey actually strayed from what was historically portrayed. ...
- Word Count: 418
- Approx Pages: 2
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School