Allegorical Purpose of Irony in The Crucible
How does an understanding of Cold War anxieties in American society illuminate Arthur Miller’s purpose for employing irony in “The Crucible”?
A
To ridicule outdated legal procedures from colonial times without connection with contemporary issues.
B
To draw parallels between McCarthyism fears and witch trial hysteria as unjust means of persecution.
C
To emphasize on individual heroism amidst political chaos unrelated to witch hunts or communism fears.
D
To praise solidarity against external threats rather than portraying internal social fragmentation and suspicion.
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