The satire of slavery
The masters entirely owned slaves and they were put under strict surveillance at all times. Ironically, John is a different slave because he manages to overcome his master and escapes to enjoy his freedom. The reader finds it sardonic that a slave could trick his master and go scot-free.
The irony of the narrator
Hurston is a satirical character because she introduces herself as a folk storyteller. Her primary focus during her research was collecting different versions of stories from the African-American people living in the USA. Sardonically, during the process, Hurston engages in various sexual encounters with men in the local bars. She justifies her actions that it was part of her job while collecting stories.
The irony of black magic
The white man believes that he is superior to black men in all aspects. Ironically, one black man uses magic to frustrate a white planter who killed his son. The black man uses witchcraft to make the life of the white man horrible and frustrating. Consequently, the reader is surprised to learn that the blacks are not inferior as white men presumed.
The satire of kids
While collecting her stories, Hurston is shocked to learn that even kids are an important secondary source of folktales. For instance, Julius Henry is a young boy, but he tells Hurston various stories, which she composes and includes in her collections.
