How is this excerpt an example of irony? handicapping intelligence contradicts expectations because intelligence is normally con
sidered a positive attribute. handicapping intelligence is pointless because determining whether one’s intelligence is above normal is a matter of opinion. if george were really that intelligent, he would remove the device from his ear. the mental handicap radio is incapable of correcting physical advantages.
It can be both, because the definition of blithe is “showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.” And that is negative, but the other definition is “happy or joyous.” Which is positive
