Friday, December 4, 2009

Essay #9

12/03/09
Jade
Mr.Salsich
English 8

(TS)Irony is a big part of every one's lives. Not all of the characters in To Kill a Mocking Bird realize that.(SD)Scout got a large dose of irony in one night.(CM)Even though Scout had no idea she was jumping into a group of unfamiliar men, she still did what most would think was impossible.(CM)It wasn't until after when she realized the irony in this; and instead of making her laugh, it made her cry.(SD)When Scout was listening to Atticus and Aunt Alexandra talking about Calpurnia, she thought they were talking about her.(CM)She was sure that everyone loved Cal just as much as she did, so it seemed impossible that anyone would want to get rid of her.(CM)The irony in this is sad, because Scout loves Cal, but she might have to leave if everyone else says they don't.(SD)When Uncle Jack was looking up the Finch's heritage, he said that he could trace back very far; but for "all he knows we mighta come straight out of Ethiopia durin' the Old Testament."(Lee, 216).(CM)It's interesting to see how the Finch's try so hard to make sure that they are white, but they can't be sure.(CM)It's ironic how they try so hard to be better than a race of people, but all the same they might be one of them.(CS)Irony is something we all experience at one point or another. Some things don't seem ironic until after they have happened; and sometimes they don't seem ironic at all because it can have a negative outcome. But we all have to realize that it's just part of life, and it was always there, we just never noticed it before.

(TS)Irony is something we all have to live with. Coincidence, for example, can be considered as a form of irony. (SD)A small irony in my life is that I love to eat curry, a tasty spice from India, but I am allergic to it. (CM)I have always loved to eat chicken and curry, but every time I would consume it, I would get the worst stomach aches. (CM)When I found out I was allergic, I was very upset at the fact I would no longer be able to eat my favorite Indian foods because of this inconvenient allergy. The irony at the time seemed very strong to me only because I was so frustrated with myself. (SD)Another life that is affected on a large scale by irony is my mother. (CM)My mother loves animals and furry creatures very much. But she is actually very allergic to some. (CM)This was always a problem for her; any time I would want to get a furry pet other than a dog she would have to say no. her allergy has since become a less dominant part of her life; she can be near most of her furry friends without getting sick. (SD) The human race in general can live a very ironic life. (CM)Many people think that to be happy, you must be rich. (CM)But the truth is most people who are rich are very unhappy. If you turn on any celebrity news show I can guaranty you that you will see at least five people whose lives are ruined because of the money they make.(CS)Most people find fault in irony, that it makes them sad or mad, but really it’s just the way you look at it. Irony should be seen as something to laugh at. When things do not go your way and irony takes the front row seat, you should laugh at the amusing parts of it and forget the rest.

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