Giles Corey, Yeoman

EAN : 9791041999729

WILKINS FREEMAN M E.

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EAN : 9791041999729

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041999729
Réf. éditeur : 346446
Date Parution : 26 avr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 50
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:3 mm
Poids : 96gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Giles Corey, Yeoman" is a play by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman that delves into the infamous Salem witch trials, capturing the hysteria and paranoia that gripped Salem Village in the late 17th century. The narrative centers around Giles Corey, a farmer, and his family, particularly his wife Martha and daughter Olive, who become entangled in the witchcraft accusations sweeping the community. The play opens with a domestic scene in the Corey household, where Olive and the servant Nancy Fox are engaged in everyday tasks. The tranquility is disrupted by rumors of witchcraft, fueled by the fears and imaginations of the villagers, including Ann Hutchins, a friend of Olive's, who claims to have been tormented by supernatural forces. As the play progresses, the tension escalates with the arrival of magistrates John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin, who are determined to root out witchcraft. The Coreys find themselves accused, with Martha and Olive facing severe allegations from the afflicted girls, including Ann and Mercy Lewis. The courtroom scenes are intense, highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of the witch trials, as the accused struggle to defend themselves against baseless claims and spectral evidence. Freeman's play is a poignant critique of the mass hysteria and the miscarriage of justice that characterized the Salem witch trials. Through the character of Martha Corey, who maintains her dignity and faith despite the accusations, the play underscores the themes of integrity, truth, and the destructive power of fear and superstition. The narrative ultimately serves as a reflection on the dangers of fanaticism and the importance of reason and justice.