The Birds

by Daphne du Maurier

The Birds: Situational Irony 1 key example

Situational Irony
Explanation and Analysis—Gull Breakfast:

Situational irony manifests in “The Birds” through the subversion of expectations, particularly regarding the danger posed by the birds. Nat’s initial reports to his neighbors about the birds are met with disbelief and humor. Birds are perceived as delicate and nonthreatening in comparison to human technology.