Read each of the following passages of descriptions of events from the play. Identify which type of irony is used in each passage or description. Then briefly explain the contrast of contradiction that occurs in each passage.
1. TRAVELER: So, what do you reckon? Any good, is he? (The DRIVER turns around.) DRIVER: Oh, yes, he's a good one, this one.
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Type of irony: Irony of situation.
Contrast: Thinking himself to be considered feared among the townspeople, this positive response from the DRIVER contradicts the TRAVELER's impression of himself.
2. He hops on a train just like anyone else, just like you or me. When he gets off, he don't go jumping into a cab or nothing fancy. Oh, no. He wraps himself up from head to toe so you can't see his face, and he wheezes away like an old dog so no one can recognize his voice.
My answers:
Type of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
3. TRAVELER: Very cunning, you were saying.
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Type of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
4. TRAVELER: And then he pounces, yes? I should think some people must get the surprise of their life. mustn't they?
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Types of irony: ?
Contrast: ?
5. DRIVER: So there's the inspector-general, all muffled up like a roll of carpet, going secretly along in a cart somewhere, and when he gets there, nothing to be seen but vodka and cold salmon! TRAVELER: (shouts). Turn around!
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Type of irony: ?
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