Irony quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 1

In To Kill a Mockingbird, something ironic is that when Bob Ewell is called to the witness stand to testify, they call him by his full name, Robert E. Lee Ewell. It mentions that Mr. Ewell was named after Robert E. Lee, the confederate civil war general. This is ironic because both Ewell and Lee are violent and racist and end up failing because of it. Another ironic thing is when the children find Atticus sitting outside of the jail, protecting Tom Robinson. The Cunninghams come up to the jail and tell Atticus something along the lines of, "You know what we're here for." Atticus says, "Shh, he's sleeping." Then the Cunninghams start to whisper instead of talking loud. If you are about to kill someone, are you really going to whisper and let them sleep? That's the ironic part.
In to kill a mockingbird, it is ironic how tom Robinson dies when you think that Atticus, being a good lawyer, would help him out of jail.

Answer 2

When Mr. Gilmer is cross examining Tom Robinson, he says " 'You're a mighty good fellow, it seems-did all this for not one penny?' " This is verbal irony because he is being sarcastic towards Tom's good doings.

Answer 3

One example of irony in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is when the town of Maycomb sets up the trial of Tom Robinson as a formality, but it ends up revealing deep-seated racism and injustice in the community. Another example is how the Ewells, a poor and unreliable family, are believed over a black man, Tom Robinson, who is honest and truthful. This irony highlights the hypocrisy and prejudice present in Maycomb society.

Answer 4

"This case is as simple as black and white." - Harper Lee, page 203

Answer 5

I would say an irony in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is that the man the children were afraid of, Boo Radley, ended up saving their lives.