entire story using dramatic irony. Despite Oedipus’s ignorance about who he is‚ Sophocles uses dramatic irony to let the readers know who Oedipus truly is and to hint at what all will take place throughout the entire story. Sophocles uses many different scenes throughout the play that portray dramatic irony. Although‚ the three most important are Oedipus’s curse towards himself‚ Oedipus’s insult to Tiresias‚ and the fortune-teller’s prophecy about Oedipus. The first act of dramatic irony is Oedipus’s
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three types of irony‚ are commonly used by authors in their literary works to grab the attention of the readers. Verbal irony refers to when a character says something contradictory to what he means‚ situational irony is when the audience believes something will happen but a different scenario occurs‚ and dramatic irony is when the audience knows what is happening but the characters do not. In the short story “The Mark of the Beast‚” the author‚ Rudyard Kipling‚ makes great use of all three types
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“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin Kimberly Morgan South University Online Composition I – English 1001 Professor John Flynn October 31‚ 2010 Abstract Chopin uses imagery and descriptive detail to contrast the rich possibilities for which Mrs. Mallard yearns with the drab reality of her everyday life. Chopin uses specific words to give the reader a background on Mrs. Mallard’s position. Chopin uses “Fearfully” to describe what Mrs. Mallard’s reaction is when she finds out her husband
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Irony in Markus Zusak’s The Messenger ABSTRACT This research paper‚ entitled Irony in Makus Zusak’s The Messenger‚ is a textual analysis of The Messenger focusing in a study of irony. The analysis is aimed to find out the types of irony employed in the novel and to reveal the meaning of the types of irony. This research is framed by theory of irony proposed by Littel (2002) which he categorizes irony into three types: verbal irony‚ situational irony‚ and dramatic irony. Based on the findings
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tells the story of Ethan From and the tragedy he faces in his life. The story mainly focuses on the relationships between and among Ethan‚ his wife‚ and his wife’s cousin‚ with whom he is in love. Wharton uses different literary devices to develop the plot‚ including irony as one of the most effective. The use of irony in the novel‚ especially in the climatic sledding scene‚ greatly adds to the development of the tragedy. The sled ride which Ethan and Mattie take at the end of the story is full
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A narrow shaft of sunlight radiated through the awning window‚ the shimmering beam shining directly onto Booker’s face. With a moan‚ he fought his way back to consciousness‚ and opening his eyes‚ he squinted against the light of the bright rays. A bone-shaking immediately shiver ran down the length of his body‚ and pushing himself to a sitting position‚ he drew up his knees and wrapped his arms around his torso. The temperature in the room had dropped rapidly during the night‚ but he had remained
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Situational irony was a key factor in The Gift of The Magi. Without the irony‚ the story would have been less interesting to readers and have a lesser meaning. The irony connects the story together fully and catches the reader’s eye. Della and Jim‚ the two main characters‚ are married and live in a small flat together. They are poor and only have 2 items that they see to have great value‚ Della’s hair and Jim’s watch. Della’s hair is long‚ curly‚ and beautiful. Jim’s watch is gold and has been passed
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Irony in Rocking Horse Winner The world famous story Rocking-Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence tells a story of a family filled with inner conflicts about money all portrayed through the innocent of a young boy. Affection and attention is something that all kids wanted‚ so did the protagonist in the story‚ Paul. He tried to get his mother’s attention and love by seeking ways to find luck that brings all the money‚ so she can be happy again. In the end‚ he succeeded but still didn’t get his mother’s
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Edgar Allan Poe is recognized for the detective stories‚ and wanted to be known as a poet. Edgar has a great impact in America because he has an NFL team named after him and a has a parody after his story “The Raven” on the Simpsons Show. Edgar Allan Poe’s style is characterized by his use of sound imagery‚ irony‚ and repeated elements‚ which he uses to create an emotional effect for his readers. In Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Cask of Amontillado” he uses sound imagery to describe Fortunato’s sickness
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Lottery” villagers gather to select a ticket to find one villager to be stoned to death. In “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson‚ the events of the narrative seem to suggest that traditions are a normal part of society. However a close look at the use of irony and foreshadowing demonstrate the lack of normalcy in the community. The tension in these readings ultimately indicates complacency in our society with the status quo until we become the victims. Are the things our ancestors have taught us‚ always
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