The unintelligent becomes the genius.
Yes, dramatic irony occurs in "Flowers for Algernon" when readers know more than the protagonist, Charlie Gordon, particularly regarding his mental deterioration and its implications, creating tension and emotional impact.
At the end of the novel the dramatic irony is folded over, becomes part of the character's own assessment of himself. He researches his own condition and discovers that he will regress, incurably; he writes a paper on his condition at the peak of his powers, then finds himself unable to understand it, in an agony the whole way.
At the end of the novel the dramatic irony is folded over, becomes part of the character's own assessment of himself. He researches his own condition and discovers that he will regress, incurably; he writes a paper on his condition at the peak of his powers, then finds himself unable to understand it, in an agony the whole way.
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As Algernon and Charlie undergo the same operation and the same testing, Algernon's developments are good predictors of Charlie's near future. When Algernon begins to lose his intelligence, it is a chilling indication that Charlie's own mental gains will be short-lived. Algernon also symbolizes Charlie's status as a subject of the scientists: locked in a cage and forced to run through mazes at the scientists' whim, Algernon is allowed no dignity and no individuality. Charlie's freeing of Algernon from his cage and simultaneous decision to abandon the laboratory makes Algernon's physical liberation a symbol of, and a precursor to, his own emotional independence.
Yes. I saw it and there was a dramatic irony part.
One can find information on dramatic irony on Wikipedia where it gives information on lots of different types of irony. For specific information on dramatic irony, one can go on Encyclopedia Britannica.
A police officer getting arrested.A teacher getting caught for plagiarism.A tow truck being towed.Remember there are 3 types of irony. Verbal, Situational and Dramatic.
Dramatic irony