Irony refers to the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal meaning. Working in pairs, bring out the irony in the following:
The title of the story, “The Best seller”.
Irony refers to the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal meaning. Working in pairs, bring out the irony in the following:
The title of the story, “The Best seller”.
A sample answer has been provided for students' reference. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.
In the beginning of the story, John A Pescud expresses his views against the best-sellers that deal with the love stories of 'American swell[s]' and royal princesses from a distant land. Ironically, Pescud's own love story is very much along the lines of those described in these best-sellers. The title of the story brings out this irony in a very apt manner: while claiming to dislike the hero of the best-seller “The Rose and Trevelyan”, Pescud himself ends up becoming yet another Trevelyan.
A sample answer has been provided for students' reference. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.
In the beginning of the story, John A Pescud expresses his views against the best-sellers that deal with the love stories of 'American swell[s]' and royal princesses from a distant land. Ironically, Pescud's own love story is very much along the lines of those described in these best-sellers. The title of the story brings out this irony in a very apt manner: while claiming to dislike the hero of the best-seller “The Rose and Trevelyan”, Pescud himself ends up becoming yet another Trevelyan.
