In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, dramatic irony is established when Scout, as an adult, narrates the story as a flashback. An example of dramatic irony in the novel is when Scout recalls the trial of Tom Robinson, fully aware of the racial prejudices and societal dynamics that led to his wrongful conviction. However, as a child, she and her brother Jem initially hold onto their naive belief in the justice system and the goodness of their community. The author creates the effect of tension using dramatic irony, as readers see the stark contrast between Scout’s childhood innocence and the harsh realities of racism and injustice that she will come to understand as she matures. This tension heightens the emotional impact of the story, as readers anticipate the loss of that innocence and the consequences of societal prejudice.
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Harper Lee conveys the events in To Kill A Mockingbird as one long flashback narrated by the character of Scout as an adult. Think about how this choice establishes dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows information that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.
Give an example of dramatic irony and explain the effect (such as tension, suspense, surprise, or humor) created by the dramatic irony.
In _________________________________ (novel) by ______(author) dramatic irony is established when Scout, as an adult, narrates the story as a flashback. An example of dramatic irony in the novel is ______________________________________________________ (insert example from novel). The author creates the effect of _____________________ using dramatic irony.
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