All 4 Uses of
irony
in
Brave New World
- Mustapha Mond intercepted his anxious glance and the corners of his red lips twitched ironically.
p. 35..8ironically = when what happened was different than what might have been expected
- "Yes, I thought it was wonderful," he lied and looked away; the sight of her transfigured face was at once an accusation and an ironical reminder of his own separateness.
p. 86..2 *ironical = when what is happens is very different than what might be expected
- "But cleanliness is next to fordliness," she insisted.
"Yes, and civilization is sterilization," Bernard went on, concluding on a tone of irony the second hypnopaedic lesson in elementary hygiene.
p. 110..2irony = when what happens is very different than what might be expected
- And through the babel he heard cries of: "Whip, whip, the whip!"
Acting on the word's suggestion, he seized the bunch of knotted cords from its nail behind the door and shook it at his tormentors. There was a yell of ironical applause.
p. 255..9ironical = when what is happens is different than what might be expected
Definition:
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(irony as in: situational irony) when what happens is very different than what might be expected; or when things are together that seem like they don't belong together -- especially when amusing or an entertaining coincidenceeditor's notes: This is sometimes referred to as "situational irony." The term is especially appropriate when actions have consequences opposite to those intended.
Situational irony can be poignant, humorous, or unusual in juxtaposition. It can be subtle. For example, a novel can bring to mind a famous work of literature that leads the reader expect a certain pattern. Then the writer can turn the pattern on its head.
The expression ironic smile, generally references someone who is smiling (or often smiles) at situational irony.
All forms of irony involve the perception that things are not what they might seem.