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Title: Giles Corey, Yeoman: A Play
Note: Reading ease score: 94.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
Summary: "Giles Corey, Yeoman: A Play" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a dramatic work written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials, the narrative revolves around Giles Corey, his family, and their tumultuous lives in a community gripped by fear and superstition. The play explores themes of witchcraft, social dynamics, and the profound impact of hysteria on relationships, particularly focusing on the character of Olive Corey, Giles's daughter. The beginning of the play introduces the audience to the household of Giles Corey in Salem Village, where tension brews amid the fearful atmosphere surrounding witchcraft accusations. Characters such as Olive Corey and her friend Ann Hutchins exhibit a mix of curiosity and fear about the supernatural as they interact with each other, while Giles displays a protective yet sometimes irrational concern for his family amidst the chaos. The dialogue is infused with local color and superstition, as characters grapple with the unseen threats around them. As the act unfolds, hints of deeper tensions regarding relationships and the societal implications of witchcraft begin to emerge, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of the consequences of fear and misunderstanding in a tightly-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
EBook No.: 17960
Published: Mar 10, 2006
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: American drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Giles Corey, Yeoman: A Play
Note: Reading ease score: 94.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
Summary: "Giles Corey, Yeoman: A Play" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a dramatic work written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials, the narrative revolves around Giles Corey, his family, and their tumultuous lives in a community gripped by fear and superstition. The play explores themes of witchcraft, social dynamics, and the profound impact of hysteria on relationships, particularly focusing on the character of Olive Corey, Giles's daughter. The beginning of the play introduces the audience to the household of Giles Corey in Salem Village, where tension brews amid the fearful atmosphere surrounding witchcraft accusations. Characters such as Olive Corey and her friend Ann Hutchins exhibit a mix of curiosity and fear about the supernatural as they interact with each other, while Giles displays a protective yet sometimes irrational concern for his family amidst the chaos. The dialogue is infused with local color and superstition, as characters grapple with the unseen threats around them. As the act unfolds, hints of deeper tensions regarding relationships and the societal implications of witchcraft begin to emerge, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of the consequences of fear and misunderstanding in a tightly-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
EBook No.: 17960
Published: Mar 10, 2006
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: American drama -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.