Dramatic Irony in Elizabeth’s Testimony Concerning why she Expelled Abigail from her home

Why did Elizabeth actually expell Abigail from her services? Although John Proctor admitted to his crime of adultery Judge Danforth and other members of the court questioned his actual response. They believed that in order to save his wife he was trying to overthrow the court and say that he had committed an awful crime instead. In order to plea his case he assured Judge Danforth that Elizabeth would tell the truth because she does not lie. As Judge Danforth questioned Elizabeth for her decisions something went wrong; Elizabeth actually lied. The dramatic irony that comes out of this situation is that in the beginning John reassured the court that Elizabeth is not the kind to lie, and she never has in her life. Once questioned to why she actually dismissed Abigail in the first place Elizabeth lies. Although she thinks that she is saving John's life, in reality, she is further causing harm to both of their lives. This is why Elizabeth's testimony is related to being dramatic irony.