An example of Irony in Hamlet

Question

Title of Play & Act#

Type of Irony

Quoted section of the play where the irony occurs

Explanation: why is this an example of irony?

Asked by cassidy s #336258 on 10/24/2013 9:15 AM

Last updated by christopher c #349437 on 12/9/2013 6:45 PM

Answered by Aslan on 10/24/2013 9:23 AM

The King(Calaudius) is mourning the death of his late brother even though he killed him. Act 1

Answered by Aslan on 10/24/2013 9:24 AM

It is dramatic irony.

Answered by christopher c #349437 on 12/9/2013 6:45 PM

The fact that Hamlet died the same way as the man he set out to avenge. Through poison.