Examples Of Courage In The Crucible

The distress over the noose in the middle of the city of Salem, Massachusetts was no easy situation to be kept out of. In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, the morals and values of the people of Salem were displayed in their actions when helping themselves and others be free of this dread. Upon which, cowardliness, panic, agitation, aggression, and courage weighed upon their shoulders. Courage was shown through people’s ability to speak up for themselves and remain persistent in their claims of innocence. Hysteria ignited this wave of courage amongst the people of Salem, in which those who were threatened by The Salem Witch Trials showed their courage in a variety of ways. Giles Corey had the most gripping use of courage, resisting the

I mentioned my wife's name once and I'll burn in hell long enough for that. I stand mute…”(1323). He most bravely used his intellectuality and loyalty to defend his family and friends. After having been a victim of the accusations, and having his wife arrested, Giles took it upon himself to expose those accusing innocent people, and to protect such innocent people. The first obstacle was exposing Thomas, who had been accusing people of witchcraft to gain more land. Giles was more than aware of the corruption of the courts and put himself in a dangerous position for the justice of others. With the cruel and unusual punishments, Giles showed much more than just courage throughout The Salem Witch Trials he took on the purpose of protecting others to the end of his life. As The Crucible was meeting its ending, the most honorable death was revealed. Upon which Giles “... were not hanged…Great stones they lay upon his chest until he plead aye or nay…They say he give them but two words. "More weight," he says. And died” (1352). To keep his silence at the cost of death was a dangerous action, requiring endurance, fearlessness, and overall courage. The only two words he said were more than enough to prove not only his dedication and determination. Giles knew of the consequences laid out for him, yet, similar to Mary Warren, he still put his life at