In "The Crucible," Giles Corey was ultimately "pressed" to death by stones. He refused to enter a plea regarding the charges against him, and as a result, he was subjected to this cruel form of punishment in an attempt to coerce him into revealing information about others. His death serves as a powerful commentary on the injustices and pressures of the Salem witch trials.
In the Crucible Act, What happened to Giles Corey?
He escaped from jail and attacked the Rev. Parris.
He was hanged.
He was “pressed” to death by stones.
He was found innocent and released from jail.
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