What is an example of dramatic irony?

Answer 1

An example of dramatic irony occurs in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." The audience knows that Juliet is not really dead; she is in a deep sleep caused by a potion she took to escape her arranged marriage to Paris. However, Romeo, believing she is truly dead, finds her in the tomb and, in his grief, takes his own life. The irony lies in the audience's awareness of the truth while Romeo does not, leading to tragic consequences.