What makes this an example of irony?

Characters are forced to limit intelligence,

which is normally a positive attribute.

George is forced to limit his own intelligence,

but he does not know it.

Government officials mistakenly think that

they are using radios to limit people's

intelligence.

George is extremely intelligent, but his wife,

Hazel, has an average intellect.

DONE

Answer: Characters are forced to limit intelligence, which is normally a positive attribute.

Explanation:

This question is linked with the excerpts in the book ''Harrison Bergeron'' by Kurt Vonnegut. The main character, Harrison is forced to be equal with others, and others were forced too. Everyone should be equal and no one should be more intelligent than someone and that is why the answer 1 is correct.

That is why the government is telling people to wear handicaps but it is absurd that every handicap is designed differently.

characters are forced to limit intelligence, which is normally a positive attribute