patricide and incest and realizes that he is unable to change his fate. Dramatic irony abounds in this tragedy. Unbeknownst to the characters‚ the characters’ actions and words have great significance. Sophocles’ use of dramatic irony underscores the themes of human ignorance and godlike knowledge. Sophocles uses dramatic irony to stress the theme of ignorance. Oedipus is unaware that he is the plague to Thebes. For example‚ when Oedipus acknowledges that a curse has struck Thebes‚ he asserts: “I know
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Introduction Chapter I. Irony i.i Types of irony i.ii Irony in literature Conclusion to the Chapter I Chapter II. “The Jewelry” by Guy de Maupassant ii.i Plot summary ii.ii Analysis of the story ii.iii Irony in “The Jewelry” Conclusion to Chapter II Conclusion Bibliography Introduction “Expect the unexpected‚” is something that I heard many times. We should follow this rule while reading different genres of writing‚ because writers use irony to keep readers’ attention
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Analysis of Dickens’ use of irony‚ satire and humour in Oliver Twist. There are multiple examples throughout Oliver Twist of irony‚ satire and humour. Although a dark novel‚ there are many moments of humour and an extraordinary amount of chuckling‚ giggling and knee-slapping by characters. Each of the literary techniques of humour‚ irony and satire‚ employed by Dickens help add focus and depth on the various conflicts between the novels outcasts and its established society. It is impossible to cover
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What is irony and how is it used in the story? Irony is a stylistic device‚ used by the author to keep the drama in the story going‚ for the reader’s enjoyment. It is the twist or unexpected event which blends the elements of the story together. In the instance of O. Henry he combines exaggeration [or hyperbole] and irony to add humor in the story. O. Henry is a master of irony and exaggeration‚ so that his stories have flavor and depth. In "The Ransom of Red Chief‚" O. Henry uses the three devices;
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Irony in A Doll’s House Directions Work with your group to define the following terms. Use what we have learned in class but also feel free to look up information in your literature book and/or online. ** NOTE: You should make a copy of this‚ and EVERYONE in the group should fill it out individually. For Act II‚ you will work in groups. For Act III‚ you will work individually. The document will be turned in for a grade at the end of the play‚ and I will assess not only your group work
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most important is irony. Three types of irony he uses are dramatic‚ attitudinal‚ and verbal irony. Sophocles’ use of irony in Antigone has a great impact on the play. If Sophocles did not use irony in his play‚ the events in the scenes would have been very different from what they are now. Irony is also used to add suspense‚ making the reader wonder what was going to happen next? Sophocles successfully accomplished his goal‚ as will be shown in the following paragraphs. Dramatic irony is when characters
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My true color I recently completed a survey with my English class at DSCC. The survey was developed to uncover what type of personality the survey-taker had. As I was taking this survey‚ I began to realize I undoubtedly belonged to the Orange category. There were many characteristics that I know I posses; however‚ the three main qualities I display most are organization‚ optimism‚ and spontaneity. First I am one of the most organized people on the planet. Things
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Date: 09 November 2010 Paper 3: Comparative Essay Instructor: Dr. Sturgis My Two Best Friends Many people have friends who are similar and different in numerous ways. Friends can be similar in age‚ attitude‚ and interests. On the other hand‚ some of the differences between these friends can include height‚ beliefs‚ goals‚ ethnicities‚ and cultures. I have two friends- Kenneth and Chris. Even though they are both my friends their differences makes them unique‚ and that is why I love them both
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In “The Odyssey‚” Homer effectively uses symbolism and irony to show the challenges of interrelation family commitment and spiritual patronage can influence the course of one’s destiny. During the classical period of Greek societal custom women were under the protection of their father‚ husband or a male relative. The opening scene in book 1 illustrates how the twenty-year absence of King Odysseus caused great legal and economic threat to the royal crown placing Telemachus the son and young prince
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perception of heroism has been ingrained with stereotypical visions of brave soldiers moving head on against impossible odds‚ or imaginary super beings. Using special powers to repeatedly save the world over and over again. Although I agree that both examples meet the required criteria of heroism they are not the only type of scenarios to apply to this subject. In order to be a hero one must commit an act or acts of selflessness; putting the welfare of others before that of themselves. One must
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