"We will have some capital hunting, you and I," said the general. "I shall be most glad to have your society."
Why is this paragraph an example of sarcasm
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This paragraph could be considered an example of sarcasm because the general speaks of hunting as if it is a pleasurable activity, stating that he will be "most glad" to have the company of the other person. However, the context of the story suggests that the hunting mentioned is not a leisurely activity, but rather a dangerous and potentially deadly game in which the general plans to hunt the other person. The contrasting tone of the general's words and the underlying situation make it a sarcastic statement.
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