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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
Dramatic Irony
Explanation and Analysis—The Oddball Detective:
Through dramatic irony concerning Sherlock's eccentricities as a detective, the story contributes not only to the humorous tone, but also to the characterization of Sherlock as an oddball genius. "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" is one of eight stories in a collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes. This story, then, operates under the assumption that readers are already familiar with Sherlock's quirks. As a result, dramatic irony is present each time a new character is taken aback upon encountering Sherlock for the first time.
