The story is full of examples of irony-when something is or turns out different from what you expect. Describe the uses of irony in, Fortunato's name, his costume And the fact that a carnival takes place in the streets above the murder ?

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The story is full of examples of irony-when something is or turns out different from what you expect. Describe the uses of irony in, Fortunato's name, his costume And the fact that a carnival takes place in the streets above the murder ?

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Asked by Sara L #446013 on 6/10/2015 1:30 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 6/10/2015 1:39 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 6/10/2015 1:39 AM

"Fortunato" should indicate some good fortune but he is about to die. Fortunato is dressed in motley or the traditional costume of the court jester. The joke, however, will be on him.

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