In The Gift of the Magiwhat is the irony in Henry's description of Madame Sofronie, the point) hair dealer? Madame, large, too white, chilly, hardly looked the "Sofronie Della gets less money for her hair than she had expected Madame Sofronie's name leads us to expect elegance, but she looks ordinary instead Madame Sofronie has changed so much that Della does not recognize her Madame Sofronie speaks little English, so Della has trouble explaining what she wants
The irony in Henry's description of Madame Sofronie is that despite her name sounding elegant and fancy, she is actually depicted as an average, cold, and unremarkable hair dealer who disappoints Della by offering less money than she hoped to get for her hair. The contrast between the expected elegance and the actuality of Madame Sofronie's appearance and behavior adds a layer of irony to the story.
The irony in Henry's description of Madame Sofronie, the hair dealer, lies in the contrast between her name and her appearance. Henry describes Madame Sofronie as "large, too white, chilly," and ordinary-looking, which contrasts with the expectations that her elegant name suggests. Instead of being elegant and refined, Madame Sofronie appears quite the opposite. This creates an ironic situation as the perception of Madame Sofronie based on her name does not match the reality of her appearance.
