Examples of Ironic Humour A02

Question 1

Arthur’s death

Answer 1

Queenie moves Arthur away from London and he gets shot and dies away from there - showing that no one is unaffected in the war

Question 2

Bernard’s guilt

Answer 2

Bernard stays away from Queenie because of his guilt and infidelity, contrasted to Queenie’s lack of guilt at her relationship with Michael (and child) to show the reality of some relationships

Question 3

Hortense and Michael’s baby

Answer 3

Hortense bringing up Michael’s baby with her as the mother (unaware of the connection)