What is an example of verbal irony in Of Mice and Men Chapter 4?

One literary device used in this chapter is verbal irony, which occurs when a person writes or says one thing, but means another. An example of verbal irony from the chapter is when Crooks says “Come on in. If everybody’s comin’ in, you might just as well.”

What is the major irony in Of Mice and Men?

The major irony in the book is that George kills Lennie because he loves him. He wants to spare Lennie from dying a brutal death at the hands of Curley and the other ranch hands who are enraged over the death of Curley’s wife; therefore, he selflessly does the terrible deed himself, as a merciful act to his friend.

What is Lennie’s last name why is it an example of verbal irony?

Lennie’s last name is “Small” this is an example of irony because Lennie is physically the biggest character we meet in this story.

How is Candy’s name ironic?

Candy: Candy is a girl’s name and literally means something sweet. Steinbeck chose this name because Candy is sweet to his dog and is a generally kind person. Explain the implications of Steinbeck’s not giving Curley’s wife a name.

Which is a type of verbal irony?

One type of verbal irony is sarcasm, where the speaker says the opposite of what he or she means in order to show contempt or mock. Other types of verbal irony include overstatement (or exaggeration) and understatement.

What is an example of irony in Of Mice and Men Chapter 2?

What is an example of something ironic from this chapter? They said they were digging a cesspool when they had actually been hiding in one when men were trying to hunt them down.

Why is Curley’s wife nameless?

Steinbeck didn’t want the reader to hate her as much as Curley. By dehumanizing her without naming her, she doesn’t come off as detestable as her antagonist husband. Another literary explanation for Curley’s wife being without a name is that Steinbeck wanted her to be a simple, objective foil in the story.