English, 23.10.2020 18:40, Eltravieso

Which statement is an example of situational irony in "The Piece of String"? A. Hauchecorne becomes famous because everyone he meets demands that he tell the entertaining story of "the piece of string."
B. A great crowd gathers in the marketplace at Goderville to barter and trade, but only Hauchecorne benefits from being there.
C. The peasants bargain with one another to get the best prices for their goods, yet all of their goods are worthless.
D. The mayor considers Malandain an honest man, yet Malandain lies about Hauchecorne and the pocketbook.

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