Irony can be described as a twist of fate in which what readers least expect to happen takes place. At the end of act 2, scene 3, the reader learns that Walter has lost his share of the investment money. Why are Walter's lines from act 1, scene 1 an example of irony?

Question

Irony can be described as a twist of fate in which what readers least expect to happen takes place. At the end of act 2, scene 3, the reader learns that Walter has lost his share of the investment money. Why are Walter's lines from act 1, scene 1 an example of irony?

Walter Baby, don't nothing happen in this world 'less you pay somebody off!
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• because Mama didn't allow Walter to invest in the liquor store
• because Walter paid Willy the investment and lost everything
• because Ruth doesn't understand why Walter wants to invest in the liquor store
• because Beneatha expects to use some of the money to pay for school

Answer 1

The correct option would be "because Mama didn't allow Walter to invest in the liquor store." This is an example of irony because Walter is asserting that nothing happens in the world unless you pay someone off, but Mama's refusal to let him invest in the liquor store shows that sometimes things don't go as expected or planned, even if one tries to manipulate or influence the outcome.