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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 4
Explanation and Analysis—Kitty's Nature:
After Chris—who has lost his memory in battle during WWI and forgotten about his marriage to Kitty—demands to see his former love, Margaret, Jenny goes to fetch her. Jenny explains that Kitty is aware of Chris's love for Margaret and is still willing to facilitate their meeting. Margaret, who cannot explain the situation to her own husband, responds by saying:
“Oh! [...] She must have a lovely nature!”
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