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Aron Wiley

8 August, 00:46

Analyzing Satire in Fiction

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Explaining Situational Irony

What is the best explanation of the situational irony in

this passage?

Both the aunt and the children were conversational in a

limited, persistent way, reminding one of the attentions

of a housefly that refuses to be discouraged. Most of the

aunt's remarks seemed to begin with "Don't," and nearly

all of the children's remarks began with "Why?" The

bachelor said nothing out loud.

-"The Storyteller,"

Saki

O The children are quiet on the train instead of loud.

The aunt is pleasant and funny instead of strict.

O The bachelor rernains silent when he is expected to

respond.

o The aunt expects obedience from the children, but

does not get it.