Parallel+Irony

//__Parallel Irony__//


 * Definition****:** An ironic juxtaposition of sentences or situations (informal); conveys a meaning same in an expression

An outward realization A temporary truth An inconclusive completeness An abundant specification A similar diversity
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 * Examples from Text:**

The Demon Pope

Here, the Cardinals have an outward realization that the creature is the Devil.

“Heavens!” exclaimed the Cardinal, “I crave your Infernal Holiness's forgiveness. What a lamentable

oversight!”...“Why the devil, if I may so express myself,” pursued Anno, “did not your Holiness inform us that you

were the devil? Not a hand would then have been raised against you. I have myself been seeking all my life for

the audience now happily vouchsafed me. Whence this mistrust of your faithful Anno, who has served you so

loyally and zealously these many years?”

Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog

There is a parallel irony in Dr. Horrible's name. Although, he is trying to become "a mad scientist villain", he also shows a soft, sweet caring side for Penny. It is ironic that he is trying to be two separate people but parallels two separate ironic feelings into one person.

The Wedding Present Neil Gaiman A gift raises the question of whether happiness is preferred while losing something you love, or having your love without happiness. Even though the story answers the question, the reader is left with an inclusive completeness if the right decision has been made.

Kelli Holland