Situational Irony In A Short Story

In the story "ransom of Red Chief" the irony creates humor in the story. For example, the author states "What's $250 after all?" referring to them paying too get rid of Red Chief. I find this ironic and funny, because it is quite strange to see kidnappers paying to get rid of someone they kidnapped.

This form of situational irony further reinforces the theme because he thought he had to be very smart to pass the test, when in reality, being very smart was his downfall. Irony also plays a role in influencing the theme in when Dickie’s dad says

"Irony is a device that protects him (the artist) from the pain of his experience so that he may use it objectively in his art(Susquehanna. "New Critical")." In The Glass Menagerie, it is ironic how Tom speaks badly of his father and his leaving home but in the end he leaves home just like his father, the man "in love with long distances (Williams 30)''. The fact that Amanda wants what is best for her children is ironic because she worries so much over it that she doesn't realize what is best for them.

In “Ransom of the Red Chief” Bill believes he has solved the kidnapper’s problems about Johnny by taking him home. However, in an instance of dramatic irony, Johnny is still with Bill, but Bill never realizes it. Sam described the scene as Bill approached the cave; “Bill wabbled out into the little glade in front of the cave. Behind him was the kid, stepping softly like a scout, with a broad grin on his face” (Henry 15). This is a situation of irony because Bill believes that the kid is gone, and his troubles are solved. However, the readers and Sam know that in reality, the

It is often said that irony is the vital literary element to a story because it gives the story character. Whether it changes the mood, creates suspense, adds foreshadowing, engages the reader or something else, irony can do many things for a story.

A very dull and boring story can be made into a great story simply by adding in something that is unexpected to happen. When the unexpected is used in literature it is known as irony. An author uses irony to shock the reader by

Dramatic irony is shown heavily throughout the story, as the reader connects with Mary as she goes through her whole plan on how to cover-up the murder. An example of dramatic irony that was shown is when the officers were eating the murder weapon and they didn’t even know except for Mary and the readers. I found the situational irony to be more dramatic because you would have never pictured a woman going from such a calm and loving state to one that killed her husband in the spur of the moment. It was shocking to me on how she had such a rapid change in attitude and how she was able to put on a smile

The story Saboteur is filled with a whole lot of irony from the beginning to the end of the story. The irony first started when the police threw tea at Mr. and Mrs. Chiu even though Mr. Chiu had recovered from Hepatitis. The police arrested Mr. Chiu after he was accused by the police of being a saboteur. This is an example of a situational irony because Mr. Chiu was not breaking the law or disturbing it. He was not a saboteur, but the two jackasses you call policemen are the saboteurs.

​There are many different literary devices that are used in writing to enhance a theme or to carry those themes throughout a storyline. In The Hunger Games and The Road, irony is used in bringing attention to the theme of humanity and carrying it from beginning to the end of the novels. It is used in writing to contrast between “what is expected or understood and what actually happens or is meant” (Puchner i). In The Road, McCarthy uses irony to show the difference between what we would expect from a humane perspective and how those left have fallen so far from those expectations. One instance of this irony occurred when the father and son observed two men and a pregnant woman traveling on the road. Later, when these travelers were

The element of irony can be expressed between the characters relationship thought the quote, “Some months later the bag boy and the girl with the orange bow gain crossed paths, standing in line with their dates at the movie theater, and glancing toward each other, each smiled slightly, then looked away.” This particular quote can be related to the element of irony because it is ironic that after thinking the first

Irony is a way to express the meaning of the opposite of a situation or saying, and is usually used for comedic or emphatic purposes. Both Stephen King’s “Sorry Right Number” and Rod Serling’s “Back There” use verbal and situational irony. Irony helped both the stories out by creating suspense and unexpected outcomes. Without this irony, there would’ve been many missed opportunities. Verbal irony is used in “Sorry Right Number” in the scene where Bill and Katie can’t reach Katie’s sister Dawn.

In the stories “Story of an Hour”, “Everyday Use”, “The Necklace”, and “The Lottery” it is evident that irony was quite a large part of the short story. There is situational irony, which is when the situation turns out differently than expected. Also, dramatic irony is present, which is when you as a reader knows more than the character. The authors seem to base their whole story around irony to surprise their readers.

“The Story of an Hour,” was written by Kate Chopin. The short story is filled with heartbreak, freedom, and death. Mrs. Mallard was told the heart wrenching news of her husband’s death. She then felt free from his grasp, and Mr. Mallard returned unharmed from “the railroad disaster.” (2) Mrs. Mallard then died from heart disease.

She uses it to show us how each party feels, without making it too obvious at the same time. She uses ironic situations in order to let us know what is going on with her characters feelings, emotions, actions, and their past experiences. Without it, the stories she writes would be drastically different, and if I may be so bold to say, quite dull. But fortunately for all of us, she uses irony very, very well throughout all of her stories, especially this one, "The Storm." It's tied in so well that it aids us to see that this is not a storm of just thunder or lightning, but of lust and

The illogical belief that one’s social standing through birthright, and inherent affluence provide sufficient means for superiority is ludicrous. In the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, the regency time period is one that judges more based upon one’s born social status, rather than the true character of an individual. This allows for individuals of the upper classes to act with an undeserved arrogance and sense of superiority. Throughout the novel Pride and Prejudice, the relationship between Miss Bingley and Elizabeth, as well as the caricature that is Lady Catherine allow Austen’s style to satirically mock the fallacy that wealth and social status make one superior to others.