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Because the Russians were once allies with the Germans until the German 'Operation Barbarossa' military campaign ~ see related links below .
The irony lies in how the soldiers, who are smaller in size compared to Gulliver, overpower and enslave him. Despite Gulliver's physical advantage, he becomes a captive of the Lilliputian soldiers due to their sheer numbers and clever tactics. This reversal of power dynamics highlights the absurdity of the situation.
Rope dancing is ironic in Gulliver's Travels because the Laputians, who are portrayed as highly intelligent and advanced in knowledge, are completely inept at rope dancing. This highlights the absurdity of their society, where they focus on theoretical knowledge but lack common sense and practical skills. The discrepancy between their intellectual prowess and physical clumsiness serves as a satire on the limitations of human knowledge and the dangers of neglecting practical wisdom.
No (that was ironic).
A literary work that fits this description is "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift. In this satire, serious political and social issues are presented through the absurd adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, making a commentary on human nature and society in a humorous and ironic manner.
Dr. Goebbels was born with no deformity or infirmity. He had an operation to treat an infection (osteomyelitis) which went wrong and left him with a misshapen leg.
The tone was ironic
The Epigram is fairly ironic.
The tone of "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette is sarcastic and ironic. The song discusses situations that are presented as ironic but are actually just unfortunate or coincidental, playing on the idea of situational irony.
The Tagalog word for "ironic" is "pilosopo." It is often used to describe situations or statements that are contrary to what is expected or intended.
yes it is ironic
1. containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark. 2. ironical. 3. coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.