Question

Identify two examples of characterization of Giles Corey, include if it is direct or indirect characterization?

Answer 1

Answer:

Giles Core is characterized as

1. A foolish man- Indirect Characterization

2. A courageous man- Direct Characterization.

Explanation:

The Crucible tells the story of a man named Giles Corey who voluntarily offered a piece of information that would cause people to suspect his wife as a witch. He mentioned that when his wife read a book, he found it hard to pray but hen she stopped reading the book, he could  then pray. This made people suspect his wife to be a witch. Through his actions, the author indirectly characerized him as a foolish man.

He tried to correct that impression when instead of giving the name of a man suspected to be wizard, he rather chose to die. The author through this description directly characterized him as a hero.