In their selections in this unit, O. Henry and Guy de Maupassant both employ situational irony. How do they use irony differently?
A- O. Henry uses irony to highlight the love Jim and Della feel for each other, whereas Maupassant uses irony to emphasize the rewards of hard work.
B- Henry uses irony to surprise the reader in the foolishness of Jim and Della, while Maupassant uses irony to focus attention on the result of the Loisels' errors in judgment.
C- Henry uses irony as a means of communicating the depths of the Youngs' love for one another, while Maupassant's use of irony communicates the needless suffering caused by the Loisels' pride.
D- The effect of O. Henry's use of irony is hilarious, while the effect of Maupassant's use of irony is tragic.