Question

What is the irony in "Happy Event" by Nadine Gordimer

What is the irony in "Happy Event" by Nadine Gordimer?
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1
Read widely.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=irony+in+%22Happy+Event%22+by+Nadine+Gordimer&aq=f&aqi=&oq=&fp=7d15299a959dbb33

Irony:
http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit_terms_I.html
Scroll about 3/4ths of the way down this webpage and read about Irony -- and the different types of irony.

Let us know what you decide.
answered by: Earthquakes
Add a comment
Answer #2
In one case, the happy event is the birth of a child (followed by its death). In the second case, the happy event is the death of the child followed by a trip to Rome.
answered by: laevon
Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
What is the irony in "Happy Event" by Nadine Gordimer
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT