The Crucible and Irony
IRONY in The Crucible
| |Occurs when someone states one thing and means another; often recognized as sarcasm |
|Verbal irony |i.e. narrator refers to honesty as an “incumbrance” or “burden” |
| |A contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen |
|Situational irony |i.e. gentleman who is admired and envied commits suicide |
| |Occurs when a reader knows more about a situation or a character in the story than the characters do |
|Dramatic irony | |
|(SEE pg. R113) | |
Directions: Complete the following statements and identify whether it is an example of verbal, situational, or dramatic irony.
1. Proctor is known for his “good name,” yet: he is an adulterer. Type of Irony:
2. The Puritans believed that “children should be seen, not heard,” yet the girls: begin the “crying out” of witches and their accusations lead to many convictions/deaths. Type of Irony:
3. Giles Corey was a talkative man, yet: he remained mute when asked to reveal a corroborating witness. Type of Irony:
4. One of the accusers is named Mercy Lewis, yet: she is merciless. Type of Irony:
5. Elizabeth is portrayed as an honest woman, yet when questioned by Judge Danforth: she lies about John’s infidelity. Type of Irony:
6. Danforth says, “…the entire contention of the state in these trials is that the
| |Occurs when someone states one thing and means another; often recognized as sarcasm |
|Verbal irony |i.e. narrator refers to honesty as an “incumbrance” or “burden” |
| |A contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen |
|Situational irony |i.e. gentleman who is admired and envied commits suicide |
| |Occurs when a reader knows more about a situation or a character in the story than the characters do |
|Dramatic irony | |
|(SEE pg. R113) | |
Directions: Complete the following statements and identify whether it is an example of verbal, situational, or dramatic irony.
1. Proctor is known for his “good name,” yet: he is an adulterer. Type of Irony:
2. The Puritans believed that “children should be seen, not heard,” yet the girls: begin the “crying out” of witches and their accusations lead to many convictions/deaths. Type of Irony:
3. Giles Corey was a talkative man, yet: he remained mute when asked to reveal a corroborating witness. Type of Irony:
4. One of the accusers is named Mercy Lewis, yet: she is merciless. Type of Irony:
5. Elizabeth is portrayed as an honest woman, yet when questioned by Judge Danforth: she lies about John’s infidelity. Type of Irony:
6. Danforth says, “…the entire contention of the state in these trials is that the