At the conclusion of “The Story of an Hour,” the doctors sta…
At the conclusion of “The Story of an Hour,” the doctors state that Louise Mallard “died of heart disease–of joy that kills.” This statement is an example of dramatic irony. Explain why. [Yes, there is also situational irony in the fact that her death is unexpected. I am asking you to explain why the statement of the doctors constitutes dramatic irony. Hint: Remember that with dramatic irony, the reader knows more than at least one character.]
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