Category: Irony
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Irony of Martin Espada’s Poem ‘Bully’
In Bully Martin Espada uses the first stanza to introduce the theme of his poem. In the school auditorium/the Theodore Roosevelt statue/is nostalgic (lines 1-3). The statue described emanates a nostalgia for the Spanish-American war, which was considered by many to be a morally reprehensible act of hate upon Hispanic people. The author of the…
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Irony in ‘Things Fall Apart’: Critical Essay
Complex Culture in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Example In Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe the author teaches us how the Ibo and are both uncivilized in their own ways. The Ibo are uncivilized in their technology. While are uncivilized in their worldview and the way they treat other people. The text states…
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Dramatic Irony in Julius Caesar: Critical Analysis
What do you first think of when hearing the word Shakespeare? When I hear Shakespeare, I think of the greatest playwright of all time and an actor. But also all the stereotypes that come with it such as how boring his plays are, and hard to understand. But believe me, after studying Shakespeare for over…