In the short story "Once Upon a Time" it is ironic that the white boy's body is trapped in a barbed wire fence put in place

by the family for protection, and he is freed by the joint effort of his white parents and black servants. What meaning can

be inferred from the author's use of irony?

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The servants can only be trusted when treated fairly.

The old system has died, and a new society will depend on racial cooperation

The ultimate goal of protection must be paramount when deciding upon security equipment and the selection of home staff.

The servants are fully capable of loyalty and caring for the families who employ them.

The old system has died, and a new society will depend on racial cooperation.

Explanation:

In this story, we see an example of irony. The story shows us that the white family believes in the traditional way of being. They have internalized the idea that white people are superior to black people, and that this makes them natural masters and rulers. This idea of white supremacy is exemplified in the white boy. However, when the white boy's body is trapped in a barbed wire fence, this is a symbol of the death of the old regime and the beginning of a new era. This new era is represented by the cooperation that can be seen between the white parents, and the black servants.