Situational Irony

Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women: Situational Irony 1 key example

Part 1, Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims
Explanation and Analysis—Amy:

Amy's fate is one example of situational irony in Little Women. Amy intends to marry for money. She dreams of wealthy friends, expensive jewels, and nice clothes. Her discomfort with the Marches' poverty is evident from the novel's first pages:

"I don't think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all."

Part 2, Chapter 41: Learning to Forget
Explanation and Analysis—Amy:

Amy's fate is one example of situational irony in Little Women. Amy intends to marry for money. She dreams of wealthy friends, expensive jewels, and nice clothes. Her discomfort with the Marches' poverty is evident from the novel's first pages:

"I don't think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all."

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