Analysis of David Foster Wallace´s Novel: Infinite Jest

Irony is a very big part of a story, because it can create new elements in a story. Some of these elements may include humor and theme. "The Ransom of Red Chief" is a great example for this.

Irony is a useful device for giving stories many unexpected twists and turns. In Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour," irony is used as an effective literary device. Situational irony is used to show the reader that what is expected to happen sometimes doesn't. Dramatic irony is used to clue the reader in on something that is happening that the characters in the story do not know about. Irony is used throughout Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" through the use of situational irony and the use of dramatic irony.

The word irony defines situations that occur where the outcome is different from what one expects. Nothing is certain in life it is full of mysteries. Everyday scenarios can be an example of irony. In some cases, the situation can leave the person baffled and in a state of disbelief. In the short story “The Story of an Hour” written by Kate Chopin, life throws a hardball at the characters in three different forms of irony, verbal, dramatic, and situational.

One example I’m going to show you is about dramatic irony is Madame Schafer she see’s fire when they are on the train to Auschwitz from a very long distance and keeps on screaming that they are going to be burned alive so the people on the train had to quiet her down by hitting her in the head over and over till she had stopped yelling and crying and she was quiet again. Every

William Golding, the author of Lord of the Flies, used irony to tell his story of a group of young British boys stranded on a deserted island. The readers can clearly spot the irony in the dialogue and Ralph, one of the main character, is also aware of the irony in his situation. The irony in the novel forces the readers to step aside and think about the hidden meanings the author is trying to express.

     The first and most obvious subject of irony is the novel’s protagonist, Holden Caulfield. His hatred for anything “phony” is ironic because he to is deceitful. He is constantly performing by taking a new identity for each new situation he is in. For

Irony is most commonly used in dialogue to express sarcasm and humor, however it can also be applied to add depth to literature. Mary Shelley employs irony in Frankenstein to emphasize the truth and prompt her readers to question pivotal concepts. Her use of irony does not intended for humor, but instead, she utilizes ironic devices to enhance her overall themes and convey the unpredictable consequences of actions.

What are some examples of irony in this story? Provide examples to support your claim.

Imagine there is an agent who works for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and he is one of their best agents. One weekend, the gets pulled over for speeding, and the police officer notices prescription drugs that are his in his car. The officer then conducts a search on his car and finds a plastic bag full of cocaine. This is an example of irony. Literary irony can be used to get the readers attention, to cause the reader to stop and think, and to emphasize the author’s main point or idea. Kate Chopin’s “The Story of An Hour” has many instances of irony. These instances of irony are used as ensure the reader’s attention, to provoke thought, and the most important use is to emphasize the idea of how oppressive some marriages can be and how that oppressiveness can be a secret to other loved ones.

Irony is the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. This essay will emphasize and recognize the power of irony in American Literature. “To Build a Fire,” “The Story of an Hour,” and “The Crucible” all show strong elements of irony. A quote, pulled from the book “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” says that, “In each case, the sign carries with it a customary meaning, but that doesn’t guarantee it will deliver the received meaning.” Ironic words may have many meanings, but will never have the meaning you expect. In this essay three different stories will represent the three main different types of irony. The types of irony shown in this essay will be situational irony, dramatic irony, and verbal irony.

These two authors both use irony to convey the theme of their story and helps sustain your thoughts along with your attention. Edgar Allan Poe uses irony in his story ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ to give hints and intensify things, also the person telling the story is called an ‘Unreliable Narrator’ which means they don’t speak very truthfully throughout the story. The narrator’s name is Montresor he uses reverse psychology to lower down his drunk wine loving friend, Fortunato deep down into the catacombs. "We will go back; your health is precious. You are rich, respected, admired, beloved; you are happy, as once I was.

This story of David Foster Wallace was not pleasant to read. It describes a horrible scene that can happen to anyone at any time when at home. It differs from traditional stories by its subject and also its writing style. The story is so real, palpable, and catchy that the reader has at times the urge to replace the character described by the author. The writer wants his audience to connect to story and stick to it.Therefore, he uses endless sentences, many emotional words, and a multitude of adjectives. This story is different from the usual writings in that it manages to depict the beauty of the writing although the story told is shocking and tragic.

Verbal irony is used throughout this book and helps the reader understand the book

I am ecstatic to have just ordered a book for the reading assignment. The book I selected, was Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. Aside from already being interested in Wallace, having studied his piece This is Water last year when I was in AP Language and Composition, the description of the story is what truly pulled me in. Upon Googling the novel, the first explanation I was provided with was “The lengthy and complex work takes place in a North American dystopia, centering on a junior tennis academy and a nearby substance-abuse recovery center.” The story had me at the word “dystopia”, a concept I am enamored with. Under that brief synopsis, someone had left a comment that read, “The novel is confusing, yes, and maddening in myriad ways.

Sometimes a character's style of speech is ironic. For example, in the chapter on the banana workers' strike, the court uses very stiff, pompous language to state something that is ridiculous: that