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Something Fresh and P. G. Wodehouse
Irony
P. G. Wodehouse gained recognition for his depiction of peculiar, elitist, and socially-dependent noble individuals in his various stories. Lord Emsworth, the protagonist in the Blandings Castle Books, is situated in the fictional Emsworth estate where he holds the supposed position of authority. Lord Emsworth exemplifies a classic “Wodehouse type,” exhibiting the distinct and comical…
Analysis of the Story “Up the Down Staircase”
Irony
Literature
1. The extract called «Up the down staircase» is written by Bel Kaufman, who is an American professor and writer. She is best known for this novel. The semi-autobiographical novel is about an idealistic young teacher. 2. The subject matter of this extract is school life. 3. The events happen in the middle of the…
The Irony of Edward Albee’s “The Sandbox” Analysis
Irony
Edward Albee’s “The Sandbox” is a one-act play about a couple who went to the beach and appears to be preparing for a special occasion. Mommy and Daddy hired a musician along with them and when all is set, they take their Grandma out and put her into the sandbox nearby. Then they left…
An Analysis of Katherine Mansfield’s A Cup of Tea
Irony
The opening passage in Katherine Mansfield’s short story “A Cup of Tea” introduces the protagonist in a manner that will serve to underscore the importance of irony to the tale. What is easy to miss in this deceptively pedestrian opening is the invitation to the reader to become part of the storytelling process through an…
Play Analysis – Sure Thing by David Ivis
Irony
Perception
The Setting of “Sure Thing” by David Ivis is important in terms of setting the mood as well as the context for the play’s main conflict. “Sure Thing” is set in a cafe where the the two main characters, Bill and Betty, awkwardly encounter one another. During their encounter, a ring of a bell continues…
A summary of “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty.
Irony
Literature
Writing
Lima Flattery did an excellent job in employing stylistic devices in “The Sniper”. There were significant amounts to imagery, which enhanced the reader’s imagination while reading the hook, There was also a distinct symbol that portrayed the true theme to the story perfectly. Also found interesting irony at the end, which concluded the whole story…
Somerset Maugham “Louise”
Irony
Literature
Protagonist
I could never understand why Louise bothered with me. She disliked me and I knew that behind my back she seldom lost the opportunity of saying a disagreeable thing about me. She had too much delicacy ever to make a direct statement, but with a hint and a sigh and a little gesture of her…
Main Themes of Jose Garcia Villa’s Works Analysis
Irony
Sarcasm
The author started the story by describing the two nipa houses. But if you go back to his introduction after reading the story, you would realize that these adjectives were pertaining to the two main characters, Aling Biang and Aling Sebia. ” They were two separate worlds, two opposing planets so near together that their…
Richard Corey by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Irony
Literature
Poetry
Edwin Arlington Robinson’s poem “Richard Cory” utilizes irony, simplicity, and perfect rhyme to communicate its theme. The consistent rhyme scheme gives the poem a harmonious flow, enhancing its impact. The central message of the poem is that appearances can be deceptive. It narrates the story of Richard Cory, a man admired and respected by all,…
How Does Harper Lee Create Mood and Atmosphere in the Trial Scene?
Atmosphere
History
Irony
Literature
Metaphor
Narration
Novel
World
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is a novel written by Harper Lee during the Great Depression era in the 1930’s. The story resembles that of a real case, in which a group of black men were falsely accused of raping two white girls, and were sentenced to death – in this novel, Tom Robinson, a black…
genre | Humor,Satire,Parody,Burlesque |
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description | Irony, in its broadest sense, is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or event in which what on the surface appears to be the case or to be expected differs radically from what is actually the case. Irony can be categorized into different types, including verbal irony, dramatic irony, and situational irony. |
quotations | “It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” “I really have to keep an eye on myself, because sometimes I think I might say something important.” “I quote others only in order the better to express myself.”,The main business of a lawyer is to take the romance, the mystery, the irony, the ambiguity out of everything he touches. I suppose that’s one of the ironies of life doing the wrong thing at the right moment. At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. |