Question

Why did Chopin choose to communicate so much of her theme, or message, through the literary device of irony?

Answer 1

Answer:

Chopin chooses irony as it added profundity to the story and made an immense impact on the readers.

Explanation:

Kate Chopin wrote The Story of an Hour. She used irony throughout this short narration to make insignificant events appear important.

For example, Mrs Mallard is refereed to have a troubled heart. This was done to exaggerate her behavior regarding different things.  At another incident, Mrs Mallard is described to experience sudden, wild abandonment. This too is a perfect example of irony and symbolism portrayed by the author to make everything appear more heightened than usual.