What Does Elizabeth Do In This Act 3 That Is Ironic?

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What does Elizabeth do in this Act 3 that is ironic? Why is it ironic that Elizabeth lied to the court about her husband’s adultery?

Because John had already confessed and he said that she had never lied

. It also could have ended all of the trials is she had told the truth.

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What lie does Elizabeth tell and how is this ironic?

What is the irony of Elizabeth’s lie?

What do we find out about Elizabeth in Act 3?

Why does Elizabeth lie in court?

Although Elizabeth is an honest woman, she then lies in court

for the sake of her husband’s fate

. Her dishonesty results in her husband’s death despite that being the opposite of her intentions. Elizabeth shows that she will do anything for her husband as a loyal wife even going against her own morals.

What does Elizabeth lie about to the court?

Proctor’s admission of adultery and Elizabeth’s lie

to hide the affair from the court

mark a turning point in their marriage. Shame overwhelms Proctor, but he demonstrates his loyalty and love for Elizabeth by revealing the affair in order to save her life.

Which is an example of irony in The Crucible Act 3 Part 6?

Situational Irony:

John Proctor say that his wife can’t lie only for her to come out and lie about why Abigail was dismissed from their service

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What page does Elizabeth lie in court?

49, Hale) The effect of confession on the play is it gets everyone in trouble if they are lying. When Elizabeth lied to the court it got her and John in trouble. Elizabeth never lied before making it even worse. . On

page 118

, Elizabeth starts to say that Abigail dissatisfied her and John.

Why does Elizabeth lie to Danforth?

Answers 1.

Elizabeth still loves her husband and wants to protect him

. She, in part, blames herself for the affair. She also wants Proctor to admit his own sin rather than she condemning him.

What are the 3 types of irony in The Crucible?

What does Elizabeth do that contradicts her husband’s beliefs about her?

Elizabeth

sacrifices her truthfulness for her husband

. The result of this sacrifice is ironic because John had already confessed to be an adulterer and Elizabeth’s confession would have actually helped her case.

How is the ending of The Crucible ironic?

Ironically at the end of the play

Abigail Williams actions cause John Proctor to be accused of being and witch and hanged

. Her attempts at “saving” him only caused his death and the death of many innocents.

What an ironic event in Act 3 is the crucial turning point which seems to seal John’s fate?

What one ironic event in ACT 3 is the crucial turning point which seems to seal John’s fate?

The fact that he came clean and Elizabeth didn’t

. Her lie condemns him.

How does Elizabeth’s testimony backfire?

how does Elizabeth’s testimony backfire? in an effort to discredit Abigail Williams and shake he court’s total belief in her credibility as the main witness in the witch trials,

Proctor confesses to committing adultery with Abigail.

How does Elizabeth attempt to save her husband’s reputation what was the result?

How does Elizabeth attempt to save her husband’s reputation? What was the result? She tries to save his reputation by

lying to the court about Johns affair with Abigail

. John has already confessed this without her knowing.

What did Elizabeth Proctor do wrong?

Why is Elizabeth Proctor innocent?

Why was Elizabeth accused of witchcraft?

What does Elizabeth confess to John?

In Act 4, Elizabeth has to tell John that

their friend, Giles Corey, has been killed

because he was pressed for a confession to witchcraft. This moment shows Elizabeth’s admiration for Giles’ moral strength, which may end up inspiring John.

What confession does Elizabeth make to John?

Why is the effect of Elizabeth’s testimony ironic?

Elizabeth’s Testimony

An example of dramatic irony happens when Elizabeth is brought forth to testify. Unaware that John has already confessed his affair with Abigail to the courts,

Elizabeth does not know what to say when Judge Danforth asks why she fired Abigail Williams.

What is the irony in Danforth’s statement in Act 3 I judge nothing?

How is Mary’s gift of a poppet to Elizabeth ironic?

Mary’s gift of a poppet to Elizabeth – situational irony

because it was supposed to be a gift but it ends up condemning Elizabeth as a witch

.

Does Elizabeth Proctor lie in the crucible?

Readers feel the tension that this character goes through, as

she lies in an attempt save John

. At the end of the play, Elizabeth has used her time in jail to contemplate the way she’s lived her life, and she confesses to John that she did keep a cold home.

What will delay Elizabeth’s hanging *?

What will delay Elizabeth’s hanging?

Her pregnancy

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When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant What does he allow?

What is an example of dramatic irony in Macbeth Act 3?

At the banquet in Act Three,

Macbeth proclaims “I drink to th’ general joy o’ th’ whole table, / And to our dear friend Banquo, whom we miss. / Would he be here!”

What the audience knows: Banquo is dead, and that is why he isn’t there. Macbeth doesn’t actually miss him, or want him there.

What two ironic twists does the plot take in Act 3 of The Crucible?

How are the false confessions in Act 3 examples of situational irony?

How does Abigail contrast Elizabeth?

Elizabeth and Abigail are important characters who have opposite traits.

Elizabeth is an extremely sweet and truthful women, and Abigail regularly tries to lie and be jealous

. Throughout The Crucible Elizabeth and Abigail express truly opposite traits only to follow the theme of protecting their integrity.

Who informs John of his wife’s pregnancy?

What is the irony of John’s recitation of the Ten Commandments?

Why does Elizabeth lie to Danforth?

Answers 1.

Elizabeth still loves her husband and wants to protect him

. She, in part, blames herself for the affair. She also wants Proctor to admit his own sin rather than she condemning him.

Why is the effect of Elizabeth’s testimony ironic?

Elizabeth’s Testimony

An example of dramatic irony happens when Elizabeth is brought forth to testify. Unaware that John has already confessed his affair with Abigail to the courts,

Elizabeth does not know what to say when Judge Danforth asks why she fired Abigail Williams.

Why does Elizabeth lie when questioned by Danforth?

Why does Elizabeth Proctor lie when questioned by Danforth?

She didn’t know he had confessed to adultry and wanted to save him from prosecution

. What are the consequences of her lie? Proctor is thought to be the liar and they don’t believe his story about Abigail.

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