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Why did the author arrange the plot to defy the character’s expectations?
Why did the author arrange the plot to defy the character’s expectations?
Why are the protagonist and antagonist always at odds with each other?
Why are the protagonist and antagonist always at odds with each other?
Why does the character refuse to speak in dialogue to other characters in the story?
Why does the character refuse to speak in dialogue to other characters in the story?
Why did the author connect the setting and the plot in this fashion?
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The most beneficial question for analyzing irony in a work of literature is:
Why did the author arrange the plot to defy the character’s expectations?
This question directly addresses the concept of irony, particularly situational irony, where the outcomes are unexpected or contrast with what the characters (or the readers) anticipate. Analyzing how the plot undermines expectations can lead to a deeper understanding of the author's intent and the themes of the work.
