Question

The crucible Explain the paradox that Miller refers to in the final section of the exposition. A paradox is a statement that seems to contradict itself, but may nevertheless suggest an important truth. How does the paradox illuminate the playwright's perspective on his subject?

Answer 1

Answer:

Paradox in the exposition of "The Crucible".

• Girls practicing witchcraft in the woods and blaming others for the same.
• Salem turned impure and conflicted which was considered a city of unity and purity.

Explanation:

In exposition of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, The author refers to the paradox of the Salem tragedy.

As definition is provided in the question, paradox is a contradictory statement.

In the Exposition, paradox can be seen when the girls were in the woods and performing witchcraft practices. But they were accusing others of those practices.

Second paradox was in the city of Salem, which was considered the city of unity and purity was turned into a city of conflict and impurity with witchcraft practices.

The paradox illuminated author's perspective on the historical events of Salem Witch Trials.