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.