The irony in Proctor's recitation of the Ten Commandments in The Crucible is that he cannot remember the commandment about adultery. This is significant because he is having an affair with Abigail Williams, which is central to the conflict in the play. His failure to recall this particular commandment underscores the hypocrisy and moral complexity of his character, as well as the larger themes of sin and guilt in the story.
In the Crucible Act, When the Rev. Hale questions the Proctors in order to test the Christian character of the household, what is ironic about Proctor’s recitation of the Ten Commandments?
He cannot remember the commandment about stealing.
He cannot remember the commandment about lying.
He cannot remember the commandment about killing.
He cannot remember the commandment about adultery.
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