Tragic irony

Essay on Oedipus Rex 4-3-97 In Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, the theme of irony plays an important part through the play. What Oedipus does, what he says, and even who he is can sometimes be ironic. This irony can help us to see the character of Oedipus as truly a 'blind' man, or a wholly 'public' man. A great irony is found in Oedipus's decree condemning the murderer. Oedipus says, "To avenge the city and the city's god, / And not as though it were for some distant friend, / But for my own sake, to be

‘They’ is a poem where Sassoon makes use of direct speech. This direct speech however is used in Sassoon’s favour to highlight the irony he wants to invoke; the hypocrisy of the church. When the bishop tries to justify war, the boys reply with the horrors of it. There is contrast between the heroic assumptions of the bishop and the soldiers’ reality of war portrayed by the ‘boys’ which

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

Lorena Vicuna Contemporary Rhetoric Test#1 • What 3 fundamental concepts are important to understanding and explaining the rhetorical function of the parody? Concept #1= Satire Concept #2= Ideology Concept #3= Irony Before going into detail on what each concept means and what relationship it has in us understanding the rhetorical fundamental of parody, it would be nice to know what Parody is and where it originated. Originally, parodies appeared in Ancient Greek literature, and consisted of

the edge of their seat is irony. Irony takes place when there is an identifiable difference between the way things appear and the actual reality of the situation. For example, a particular character could possibly have his or her own perspective or way of interpreting a certain incident but the reader might be quick to discharge it as completely unsuitable. The most interesting stories I have read all have strong plots that rely on irony to carry the story. Without the irony, they would be mundane and

George affirms that men working as the ranch-hand have no companions to be with, thus, they seemed to only work for themselves. In consideration of the time period, men yearn for a better life as many try to find occupations during the Depression. The irony is that George and Lennie are the only characters that signify brotherhood, keeping each other company. Therefore, the text incites the theme of men’s friendship with a pleasant voice and a use of anaphora that affects the speaker’s syntax by briefly

her independence. Chopin means to use irony and it helps to gain effectiveness. In the beginning, the characters thought that Brently Mallard had died. Ironically, it makes Louise feel more alive when he is gone because of how bad her husband treated her. Consequently, dying is the only way possible for her to be free after she finds out her husband is actually alive. Therefore, Mrs. Mallard’s ironic life with heart trouble ends in death. The author’s use of irony produces a deeper importance in the

Irony Exploration/Reflection Essay I believe that the story Once upon a Time by Nadine Gordimer shows significant irony. The main type of irony that Gordimer's uses in the story is situational irony. Situational irony is when the story ends or has a twist that is opposite of what is expected to happen. Some examples of these ironic elements are that the wall and wire the little boy’s parents installed was to keep him safe, and it ended up being what harmed him the most. The title of the story is

of comfort or peace. Greif can change a person's outlook of how they perceive life and can alter a person's mindset. A Temporary Matter illustrates the result of failed communication and trajectory of grief through symbolism and situational irony. The tragic death of their child affected both Shukumar and Shoba individually and as a couple. In a sense, their baby symbolized their relationship, because the death of the baby marked the start of the destruction of their communication and marriage. Lahiri

and longer has resulted in a dangerous culture of over-working. In “The Company Man,” Ellen Goodman writes about Phil, a workaholic who has recently passed away, and his unhealthy dedication to his job that eventually resulted in his tragic death. Using repetition, irony, and anecdotes, Goodman effectively conveys her pitying attitude toward Phil. Throughout the article, Goodman repeats key phrases describing Phil’s death, his character, and his age in order to emphasize