The fact that John Proctor cannot remember the Commandment of "adultery" is an example of ......

Question

Group of answer choices

Allusion

Pun

Irony

Hyperbole

Answer 1

The fact that John Proctor cannot remember the Commandment of "adultery" is an example of irony. This situation is ironic because he has committed adultery, and his inability to recall the commandment highlights his guilt and the pervasive theme of hypocrisy in "The Crucible."