What kind of irony is John Proctor's forgetting of adultery in Act 2?

Asked by bookragstutor on 28 Nov 08:47

Last updated by anonymous on 29 Dec 16:22

Answered by MHood2 on 29 Dec 16:22

Hale asks him to recite the 10 Commandments, which he does....forgetting to cite the one about adultery. Ironic since that's exactly what he's done.