In Act 4 of The Crucible, the ironic action taken by Danforth when speaking with Elizabeth Proctor is that he asks her to help get Proctor to confess. This is ironic because Danforth, as a judge, is supposed to uphold justice, yet he is trying to manipulate the situation to secure a confession by John Proctor, prioritizing the preservation of his court’s authority over the truth and justice. Danforth’s request to Elizabeth contrasts with the moral principles he claims to stand for, revealing the tragic depths of the Salem witch trials and the perversion of justice during that time.
In The Crucible Act, What does Danforth do that is ironic when speaking with Elizabeth Proctor?
He asks her to help get Proctor to confess.
He speaks nicely to her only to make her feel good before she is hanged.
He says he believes her testimony now.
He tells her he is going to release her from prison.
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