The Crucible Irony Analysis

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Irony is everywhere and in every walk in life. Irony was around back in 1692 and in the 1950’s. The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, has irony throughout it. In Act II of The Crucible there are many ironies that help display the calamity of the Salem witch trials. The irony of Abigail's situation is very prominent in Act II. Previous to the Act it is learned that Abigail and John Proctor were having an affair that has now ended. Abigail does her very best to get rid of John’s wife Elizabeth,so her and John can be together. She accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and voodoo by using what was meant to be a gift to Elizabeth to frame her for stabbing her with a needle. This is all done in an effort to bring herself and John closer together and …show more content…

The courts, though meant for justice and truth are the true evil of the Salem witch trials. Still, one of the greatest ironies of The Crucible is that the most innocent people were the ones being accused of doing the worst evil yet those who were doing true evil were seen as saints. In The Crucible, a true saint Rebecca Nurse is accused of what the town fears the most; witchcraft. Rebecca Nurse has a great family who all love her and is known in the town as someone wise and kind. Even Reverend Hale, who is from another town knows of Rebecca’s good deeds. These two women are among the first to be accused of witchcraft and sent to jail.
Abigail is a selfish girl who only looks out for herself and her needs. She had an affair with John Proctor and drank blood to try and get rid of his wife Elizabeth. Abigail is easily one of the most cruel people in Salem, stopping at nothing to get what she wants. However, Abigail is seen as holy and righteous because of her confession and that she helps the girls in court to testify against those who she has wrongly accused. Those that are truly innocent of any wrongdoings are the ones that are being punished for the evil of another person's