All 6 Uses of
irony
in
Dune
- The irony was that such deadliness should come to flower here on Arrakis, the one source in the universe of melange, the prolonger of life, the giver of health.†
Book 1 (definition 1)
- "When you're mm-m-m ironic, that ah-h-h suggests you're hm-m-m-m thinking deep thoughts," the Count said.
Book 2 (definition 1) *ironic = when what happens is very different than what might be expected
- The Baron found it difficult to keep irony out of his voice and permit only the expression of hurt, but he managed.†
Book 2 (definition 1)
- Paul saw that the man was enjoying the stink of this air, that there was no irony in his tone.
Book 2 (definition 2) *irony = saying one thing while meaning something else
- What irony!†
Book 3 (definition 1)
- What irony.†
Book 3 (definition 1)