In "Harrison Bergeron," the text refers to one of the ballerinas: She must have been extraordinarily beautiful, because the mask she wore was hideous." If the true purpose of the mask was to make people equal and not feel bad, then the mask would have to prevent people from knowing how beautiful the person was. What is this an example of?

A. Sarcasm
B. Ridicule
C. Irony (my answer)

1 answer

Possibly. I’d say A.
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