Riddley Walker Irony

Riddley Walker Irony

The irony of death

Historically, death has remained a mystery, and often it strikes unnoticed. Riddley has just turned years, and he now needs his father than ever since he wants to learn more about adulthood. Ironically, three days after riddle turns twelve, his father dies! Now Riddley has to face the world alone with confidence.

The irony of the Eusa society

The Eusa society once ruled the world and was the most innovative people. Ironically, the Eusa society is in dire need of help, and Riddley offers to elevate them. The author wants to remind readers that power and wealth are temporal. Therefore, power and wealth should be used properly to serve humanity in the best way possible.

The irony of the pack of faithful dogs

Riddley is often driven by a pack of wild dogs to his various destinations. Ironically, these dogs are faithful to him despite being wild. The reader associates the wild dogs with dangerous creatures that can tear a person at sight. However, the author is tactical because the wild dogs are depicted as faithful to imply that there can be unity of purpose despite having different personalities.

The irony of the nuclear war

The author explores the possible effects of nuclear war in the modern world. The reality is that modern political leaders are aware of the lethal effects of nuclear weapons. Still, they politicize the issue while exposing innocent citizens to a possible distinction scenario. Therefore, the reader finds it ironic that some leaders play around with nuclear weaponry instead of condemning the vice with the strongest terms.

The irony of political propaganda

The author strategically directs his energy to modern civilization and how it is influenced by political propaganda. The author focuses his discussion on the old myths surrounding the post-nuclear holocaust, which define the former civilization. Ironically, political propaganda is not something new in the modern world, where leaders use all types of unproven myths to sway voters into their directions.

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