The Irony of Rucker's Feelings for Love
Rucker proposed marriage to Love for practical reasons. In no time at all, however, he has fallen in love with her. What began as a convenient deal turned into a real marriage for love.
The Irony of Keeping Up Appearances
Will and his family are in mourning at the beginning of the book. This means he has to dress differently than normal and isn't allowed to do certain things, including going fishing. Fishing is his place to think, so this social standard inhibits his grieving process rather than helping.
The Irony of the New Cadillac
Will's dad buys a new car in order to cheer up his grieving wife. He didn't know he was starting a sensation. By the time Rucker hears about it, though, he decides to buy a car too. in fact he opens up an automotive dealership, the first of its kind these people have ever seen.
The Irony of the Tickets to New York
Rucker offers an extra ticket to New York to marry. Will spends a bunch of time convincing her to go. When she finally agrees, she's disappointed to learn that Rucker has taken the tickets back.
The Irony of Ms. Love's Youth
Ms. Love is significantly younger than Rucker which makes their marriage inappropriate for that time period and the cause of endless rumors. Her youthfulness, however, makes her a good match for the aging Rucker. He needs someone around who can take care of him instead of a wife near his own age who will struggle with similar health setbacks.
