The Joy Luck Club Literary Devices

Definition of Paradox

A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Oscar Wilde's famous declaration that "Life is... read full definition

A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Oscar... read full definition

A paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel... read full definition

Explanation and Analysis—Blind and Seeing:

Lindo Jong’s marriage ceremony weds a paradox with simile. Dressed in red, she approaches Tyan-yu in Part 1, Chapter 3 with resignation and new strength:

Someone took my hands and guided me down a path. I was like a blind person walking to my fate. But I was no longer scared. I could see what was inside me.

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The Joy Luck Club: Paradox 1 key example

Definition of Paradox