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What was an example of irony in the crucible

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Possibly the most moving example of situational irony in The Crucible occurs late in Act III when Elizabeth lies about John's adultery to protect his reputation. Elizabeth and John, both prominent Puritans in the Salem community, were caught in this unfortunate situation of lying and committing adultery, respectively


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