Write a 5-7 paragraph essay to discuss three major examples of irony

Write a 5-7 paragraph essay to discuss three major examples of irony

Desiree’s baby

Review your definition of the term “irony” from Unit One. With this definition in mind, RE-READ the short story “Desiree’s Baby.” Now, write a 5-7 paragraph essay to discuss THREE MAJOR EXAMPLES OF IRONY in the story. Consider the beginning, middle, and ending of the story. Be sure to cite/paraphrase and explain at least 6 passages from the story in your essay. Before you begin drafting,

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Kate Chopin’s Desiree’s Baby demonstrates different types of irony, especially situational irony. Irony is the distancing of meaning and reality and is used by the author to demonstrate the effects of racial discrimination as it increases self-hatred, separates families and ruins lives. Irony is used extensively in the story, right from the beginning to its end……………………