Great Expectations

what is Tickler? How is the name Ironic?

I know what the tickler is based on the book, but how is it ironic? Thank you!

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"Tickler" is the name of Mrs. Joe's cane. This is ironic because she used it to apply beatings..... her cane did everything but tickle. 

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