Mysterious Kor Irony

Mysterious Kor Irony

The Moon (Cosmic Irony)

The Moon is an example of cosmic irony: Even though the Londoners know that the night will be peaceful, they somehow perceive the moon as a threat, as they try to get off the streets and into a building as quickly as possible. It is like a supernatural force messing with their minds because this night without air raids is described as "more than senses and nerves could bear."

Pepita's Fantasy (Dramatic Irony)

Pepita tries to escape reality by imagining walking through the fictitious city of Kor. She says that she dreams of being alone with Arthur, who is quick to point out the irony of her statement when he says that he is already here with her and alone. However, she does not realize that her desire is within reach, as she rather clings to her imagination.

Arthur's Ironic Relationship with Pepita (Situational Irony)

Contemplating his relationship with Pepita, Arthur comes to the conclusion that it is rather ironic. Even though Pepita is not his type, they have somehow ended up being together. He still does not understand how they could become lovers.

Callie's Adherence to Manners (Situational Irony)

With the prospect of Arthur staying in the flat, Callie says that it would not be "proper" to leave Arthur and Pepita alone. However, in this situation, Callie's strict adherence to manners is ironic because being alone is exactly what Pepita wants. Therefore, her demeanor is not proper at all.

Pepita Scolding Callie (Dramatic Irony)

When Callie remarks that Arthur looks tired, Pepita is wondering why Callie thinks this way. Pepita believes Callie cannot know Arthur's feelings, as she has just met him. This is ironic because unlike Pepita, Callie has been closely observing Arthur, demonstrating that she is more considerate than Pepita and therefore able to care better for him.

Annoyed Pepita (Dramatic and Verbal Irony)

When Pepita and Callie are about to go to bed, Pepita is annoyed with Callie because she did not leave the two lovers alone. Callie says that she does not like Pepita's tone, to which Pepita replies, in that case "[she] had better go in with Arthur." The statement is obviously ironic, because she does not want her roommate to spend the night with her boyfriend. However, apart from verbal irony it is also an example of dramatic irony, because in the end Callie will go to Arthur and have a chat with him in private, while Pepita is sleeping.

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