In snow White, in the seven dwarfs, the reader knows the old woman is actually the wicked queen but Snow White does not know so she eats the poison, apple, chew or false. This is an example of dramatic irony.
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader knows something that the characters do not. In this case, the audience knows that the old woman is actually the wicked queen in disguise, but Snow White is unaware of this fact. This creates tension and suspense as the audience anticipates the consequences of Snow White eating the poison apple, while Snow White innocently trusts the old woman. This adds depth to the story and keeps the audience engaged as they witness the unfolding tragedy that Snow White unknowingly brings upon herself.
