In Act 3 of "The Crucible," one ironic twist occurs when John Proctor, who is trying to expose the falsehood of the witch trials, inadvertently reinforces the court's authority by confessing to his own sins. Another irony is that despite Proctor's efforts to reveal the truth about Abigail's manipulations, the court dismisses his evidence and instead believes the testimony of the girls, showcasing the power of mass hysteria over reason.
The plot is not true to the historical period. The setting is very limited; the scenes take place only in rooms and the court. Some characters are underwritten and we are limited to their thoughts. Many are also repetitive.
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The Salem meeting house
Crucibles are porcelain-like containers used in chemistry to heat substances to very high temperatures. Crucible tongsare large pincers made of welded steel that are used to grasp and take a hot crucible out of a fire or furnace, or to move a crucible from one location to another.
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The plot is not true to the historical period. The setting is very limited; the scenes take place only in rooms and the court. Some characters are underwritten and we are limited to their thoughts. Many are also repetitive.
The Crucible is a fictional story about the Salem Witch Panic. Just don't take any facts from the Crucible and believe them, its fiction after all.
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The irony lies in the fact that Montresor intentionally lures Fortunato to his doom by appealing to his pride in his wine connoisseurship. Fortunato's arrogance and belief in his own superiority blind him to the danger, leading him willingly into the catacombs where he meets his end. This ironic twist highlights the theme of betrayal and deception in Edgar Allan Poe's story "The Cask of Amontillado."
The Salem meeting house
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Crucibles are porcelain-like containers used in chemistry to heat substances to very high temperatures. Crucible tongsare large pincers made of welded steel that are used to grasp and take a hot crucible out of a fire or furnace, or to move a crucible from one location to another.
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The Crucible
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Miller wrote The Crucible in response to the McCarthy anti-Communist trials. Take a look at some information on them. There are many connections. Hope this helps! :)