this question is for the short story lamb to the slaughter
there are many dramatic irony in the text such as ???
what does dramatic irony mean?? can you please give me one example
thanyou
http://contemporarylit.about.com/cs/literaryterms/g/dramaticIrony.htm
That is an excellent example
Dramatic irony refers to a situation in which the audience or reader possesses knowledge that the characters do not. It often creates a sense of tension or humor. In the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, there are several instances of dramatic irony.
One example is when Mary Maloney, the protagonist, is the one who ends up killing her husband, Patrick. This is ironic because, at the beginning of the story, Mary is portrayed as a loving and devoted wife. However, the reader knows about Patrick's intention to leave her, while Mary remains unaware. This knowledge creates suspense and dramatic irony as the reader witnesses Mary's transformation from a seemingly innocent and vulnerable character to a murderer.
To identify other instances of dramatic irony in the story, you can look for situations where the reader has information that the characters do not possess. This might include moments where the characters have misunderstandings or make decisions based on incomplete information.