Download Extra Credit Essay on Irony in Two Short Stories

Extra Credit Essay Irony in Two Short Stories Read the following short stories: “The Necklace,” by Guy de Maupassant, and “A Man Who Had No Eyes,” by Mackinlay Kantor. Be sure to note examples of irony in each story. (These stories can be found on my homework website or Google them). Write an essay that discusses the importance of irony in each of the stories. Below is a suggested guide to organize your essay, but you may feel free to organize your writing any way you’d like. Paragraph 1
*Write a literary introduction to both stories.
*Be sure to introduce your own crafted thesis about IRONY.
(Perhaps generally introduce the meaning of irony and that
authors use it as a technique in their writing).
Paragraph 2
Discuss the irony in “The Necklace.”
Give an example, in your words.
Show evidence in the form of a quote.
Explain the significance that irony has on the story.
(This explanation should be at least 3 sentences).
Paragraph 3
Discuss the irony in “A Man Who Had No Eyes.”
Give an example, in your words.
Show evidence in the form of a quote.
Explain the significance that irony has on the story.
(This explanation should be at least 3 sentences).
Paragraph 4
Discuss irony as an effective literary technique, in general, and
how de Maupassant and Kantor, specifically used irony
effectively in each story. Draw your ideas to a central
conclusion.