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IRONY

Another element that is important to note is irony - when something happens, or is seen, or is heard that we may know, but the characters do not, or that appears opposite of what is expected.

Fourteen examples of irony include:

1.) It is ironic when Amir tells us that Baba paid to have plastic surgery done on Hassan’s harelip and now he can smile. Yet, something will happen the next winter that makes Hassan stop smiling.

2.) It is ironic that Amir’s greatest moment in his search for acceptance from his father - winning the tournament - in the end is his........

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