Question

What is the irony in "The War Prayer"?

A.
The stranger is a lunatic, so the townspeople's disbelief after his speech is warranted.

B.
Most of the townspeople agree to think about the stranger's words.

C.
The townspeople think that the stranger's speech doesn't make any sense, even though it is quite logical.

D.
The pastor and the characters seriously reconsider their beliefs about war.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The irony in "The War Prayer" is option C. The townspeople think that the stranger's speech doesn't make any sense, even though it is quite logical. This can be seen when the stranger delivers a powerful and thought-provoking prayer during the church service, but the townspeople dismiss it as nonsensical and illogical. This situation highlights the irony that the people fail to recognize and appreciate the truth and wisdom in the stranger's words, despite the fact that they themselves are actively engaged in supporting and advocating for war.