Question

In the short story "Once Upon a Time" it is ironic that the white boy's body is trapped in a barbed wire fence put in place

Answer 1

Answer:

The old system has died, and a new society will depend on racial cooperation.

Explanation:

In this story, we see an example of irony. The story shows us that the white family believes in the traditional way of being. They have internalized the idea that white people are superior to black people, and that this makes them natural masters and rulers. This idea of white supremacy is exemplified in the white boy. However, when the white boy's body is trapped in a barbed wire fence, this is a symbol of the death of the old regime and the beginning of a new era. This new era is represented by the cooperation that can be seen between the white parents, and the black servants.