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Read each of the following passages of descriptions of events from the play. Identify which type of irony is used in each passage or description. Then briefly explain the contrast of contradiction that occurs in each passage.
1. TRAVELER: So, what do you reckon? Any good, is he? (The DRIVER turns around.) DRIVER: Oh, yes, he's a good one, this one.
My answers:
Type of irony: Irony of situation.
Contrast: Thinking himself to be considered feared among the townspeople, this positive response from the DRIVER contradicts the TRAVELER's impression of himself.
2. He hops on a train just like anyone else, just like you or me. When he gets off, he don't go jumping into a cab or nothing fancy. Oh, no. He wraps himself up from head to toe so you can't see his face, and he wheezes away like an old dog so no one can recognize his voice.
My answers:
Type of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
3. TRAVELER: Very cunning, you were saying.
My answers:
Type of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
4. TRAVELER: And then he pounces, yes? I should think some people must get the surprise of their life. mustn't they?
My answers:
Types of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
5. DRIVER: So there's the inspector-general, all muffled up like a roll of carpet, going secretly along in a cart somewhere, and when he gets there, nothing to be seen but vodka and cold salmon! TRAVELER: (shouts). Turn around!
My answers:
Type of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
Let's analyze each passage and identify the type of irony used, as well as explain the contrast or contradiction that occurs.
1. Passage: TRAVELER: So, what do you reckon? Any good, is he? (The DRIVER turns around.) DRIVER: Oh, yes, he's a good one, this one.
Type of irony: Irony of situation.
Explanation: The contrast here is that the TRAVELER expects the DRIVER to have a negative opinion of "him," possibly because the TRAVELER considers himself important or feared. However, the DRIVER's positive response contradicts the TRAVELER's anticipation, creating irony.
2. Passage: He hops on a train just like anyone else, just like you or me. When he gets off, he don't go jumping into a cab or nothing fancy. Oh, no. He wraps himself up from head to toe so you can't see his face, and he wheezes away like an old dog so no one can recognize his voice.
Type of irony: Verbal irony.
Explanation: The contrast here is that the passage describes someone who tries to appear inconspicuous and hides their identity, but the speaker emphasizes this person's actions, which are the opposite of someone trying to blend in. This creates verbal irony.
3. Passage: TRAVELER: Very cunning, you were saying.
Type of irony: ? (The passage does not clearly exhibit irony)
Explanation: The passage does not seem to contain any obvious irony. It is a simple statement by the TRAVELER acknowledging that the other person was talking about someone being cunning.
4. Passage: TRAVELER: And then he pounces, yes? I should think some people must get the surprise of their life. Mustn't they?
Type of irony: Dramatic irony.
Explanation: The contrast here is that the TRAVELER expects other people to be surprised and caught off guard when "he" pounces. However, the audience or readers are already aware of this fact, creating dramatic irony.
5. Passage: DRIVER: So there's the inspector-general, all muffled up like a roll of carpet, going secretly along in a cart somewhere, and when he gets there, nothing to be seen but vodka and cold salmon! TRAVELER: (shouts). Turn around!
Type of irony: Irony of situation.
Explanation: The contrast here is that the DRIVER is describing an unexpected situation where everyone expects the inspector-general to have an official role, but instead, there is only vodka and cold salmon. The TRAVELER's response, shouting to turn around, further emphasizes the contrast and creates irony.
Please note that the answers for some passages are not provided because the type of irony or the contrast and contradiction are not clearly evident.