Dramatic irony: The Fishes
The fishes themselves are described in varying terms, such as being “big”, “small”, “black”, “blue”. All of these traits seem to signify to the older readers that the fishes are a representation of the varied nature and appearance of humans.
Verbal irony: Ned
Ned is initially shown to be a bit of a helpless freeloader when he appears halfway through the story. However, quickly he changes his attitude and helps Mike with his discoveries of the different fishes, thus suggesting to the reader that there is always more than meets the eye with people.
Verbal Irony: Wump
The wump is an imaginary creature described as being a very valuable possession. In fact, the narrator expresses his jealousy at Mr. Gump owning a seven-hump Wump. This is amusing to the reader as we know that there is no such thing as a wump!
Dramatic irony: Mike the Pet
Mike is the pet of the young unnamed protagonist. Despite not knowing what kind of creature he is exactly; Mike is shown to have human-like qualities. Indeed, this is ironic as it is suggesting that humans and animals have a natural bond.
