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Definition of Dramatic Irony
Dramatic irony is a plot device often used in theater, literature, film, and television to highlight the difference between a character's understanding of a given situation, and that of the... read full definition
Dramatic irony is a plot device often used in theater, literature, film, and television to highlight the difference between a character's understanding of a given... read full definition
Dramatic irony is a plot device often used in theater, literature, film, and television to highlight the difference between a... read full definition
Chapter 12: Dick Hires a Room on Mott Street
Explanation and Analysis—Mrs. Mooney:
When Dick rents a room on Mott Street from Mrs. Mooney, he amazes his landlady by telling her, in a moment of dramatic irony, that he's coming from Astor House:
“I’ll bring over my baggage from the Astor House this evening,” said Dick in a tone of importance.
“From the Astor House!” repeated Mrs. Mooney, in fresh amazement.
“Yes, I’ve been stoppin’ there a short time with some friends,” said Dick.
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