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Definition of Dramatic Irony
Dramatic irony is a plot device often used in theater, literature, film, and television to highlight the difference between a character's understanding of a given situation, and that of the... read full definition
Dramatic irony is a plot device often used in theater, literature, film, and television to highlight the difference between a character's understanding of a given... read full definition
Dramatic irony is a plot device often used in theater, literature, film, and television to highlight the difference between a... read full definition
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Explanation and Analysis—Bleak Irony:
Halfway through the novel, a wide variety of Native people gather at a hearing to learn about the Termination Bill. At the hearing, many are confronted with the fact that they are unable to understand the language of the bill:
Giizis (translated by Clothilde): I would like to respectfully request that Mr. Holmes read the bill again. Half the people here did not understand it.
Holmes opened his mouth, closed his mouth. Coughed. He conferred with his colleagues. After ostentatiously pouring water into his glass, he took a long sip, and began to read. After a few minutes, he was topped by Mr. Cooper.
Mr. Cooper: I propose that we take a short break [...]
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