In the story 'On the Face of It', mention two instances of irony and explain in one sentence why each is ironic.
Answer
The blind man's claim that he "cannot see" but understands the world, and the sighted narrator’s assumption that the blind man is "unaware" of beauty – both are ironic because the blind man perceives deeper truths while the sighted one misses them.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the story and note situations where the outcome is opposite to what is expected.
- Identify the blind man’s statement that he cannot see yet he perceives the inner beauty of people; this contrasts expectation that blindness limits perception, making it ironic.
- Find the narrator’s remark that the blind man is unaware of beauty because he cannot see; the reality is he appreciates inner beauty, creating irony.
- Write the two examples and give a brief reason for each, showing the opposite expectations.
- Present the final answer as required.
Common mistake: Listing events without explaining why they are ironic.
Concept tested: Identifying irony
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