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Irony can be simply defined as the unexpected twist. Ironies occur in daily life. Edgar Allan Poe was excellent at writing ironies into his stories. He was born in the nineteenth century and raised by his adoptive parents, who caused him to have a difficult li ....

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.... shutters tight. In fact, his real danger is already inside the house- which is an obvious irony. It is most ironic that he could have disposed of the body in any other way- but he chooses to hide it under the floorboards where he will walk over it every day. His heavy conscience causes him to confess to the police. This is a great example of his talent with ironies. “The Cask of Amontillado” is another of Poe’s great works. This murder took place during the carnival season - a time of happiness and merriment - which an irony. During their travel through the vaults, Montresor continually worries for Fortunato’s health, insisting they r ....