Miller uses dramatic irony, which is when the audience knows something that the other characters do not know. Most …show more content…
This is shown between the conversation of Abigail and John Proctor, Proctor explains, “Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time...”(Miller.1.22). Even though abby has just poured her heart out to Proctor he tells her that he wants nothing more to do with her, because he has just found out that Abby is the one that brought these mundane accusations against his wife.
Lastly, Miller uses a very interesting subplot to get his point across, “God forbid such a one be charged, but she has been mentioned in somewhat”(Miller.2.41). Mrs. Protoc had not committed any crimes of any sort, but Abigail just wanted Proctor to herself once Elizabeth was sentenced to jail for being framed. Proctor forgot a commandment and Hale believed that he was being condemned to hell.
The social and political lessons are stated in The Crucible as to why many fingers were pointed. The purpose was to show that history repeats itself. The Crucible also gives depth into what could possibly happen in the future. The appreciation that is shown by this author for respect of the past is displayed through