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To conclude this chapter, I would like to propose a possible way of integrating the practice of irony and that of genealogy. In general, I believe that it appears from the discussion above nothing prevents irony and genealogy from working together. In fact, irony can be a preliminary to genealogy. Where the irony allows to us a problem concerning the way we embody our ideals, to do so, to do so might imply starting to “scratch the surface” and dig deeper toward broader problems. Perhaps, the reason why we fail to achieve our ideals is that we should change them: they might be impossible to achieve, outdated, incoherent; or, and this is the charge Nietzsche moves against traditional morality, they might be plainly negative, being the result …show more content…

Up until then, it will be impossible for us to act and live according to this ideal, and we will remain stuck in a form of life which bars us from “becoming …show more content…

In this sense, beyond the letter of his work, genealogy stands as a tool of spiritual inquiry and transformation which can integrate irony. In the sections above I have discussed the difference between genealogy and irony in the terms of the effect of de-familiarization they cause, and in those of their different targets. In turn, a way of framing what irony and genealogy accomplish together is the term deconstruction. This, I intend according to Newmark’s definition: in this respect, he claims that ‘deconstruction […] is not just philosophy, or literature, or theology, political science, psychoanalysis, history, or any other cognitive field of inquiry, but is rather the critical analysis of what truly happens in all of them.’ Analogously, I believe it is fair to say that both Nietzsche’s and Lear’s interest in genealogy and irony is born from the ability of these techniques to tell us what is really going on in morals and pretenses. Hence, I propose we gather these two spiritual exercises together as two different sides of the of deconstructing our values and the pretenses which we form in relationship to

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First of all, the irony is shown when the fathers hero dies. A person would expect a hero to make decent choices. In this example, the father’s hero did drugs. In Alexie’s short story it states, “Only the good die young,” my father said. “No,” my mother said.

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In the fictional novel I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson, the authors writing style contains unique uses of irony, point of view, diction/dialect, and symbolism not only to draw the readers in, but to make them feel a sort of familiarity with the characters by using certain literary devices in specifically intricate places. The novel is about a set of twins, Noah and Jude, who have a paranormal-like connection with each other. Throughout the book, however, it is quite evident that as the twins face growing up and their steadily changing family, they not only lose touch with each other, but also with their true selves. Nelson’s use of irony in her novel is undeniably what tied the story together; seemingly each character new something nobody

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The use of irony in the two poems “The History Teacher” by Billy Collins and “Outdistanced” by Larry Rubin punctuated the shared theme that a willful lack of self-awareness can quickly lead to greater societal ignorance of what should shape humanity. Both poems present irony in the actions of the teacher and the young man and the effects that those ignorant actions have. For example, in “The History Teacher”, the teacher decides that in order to preserve the children’s innocence, he needs to keep them in the dark about the horrific events in history. He instead teaches them that, “The War of Roses took place in a garden” (11). This is ironic because the children's innocence is already gone as evidenced because they “torment the weak/ and the

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It seem to me like the irony of the two writers was note part of a writing strategy but more a heritage from their awful life experiences. Barthas notes reflect irony through the reactions of soldiers toward death and bodies. “It wasn’t unusual to be grabbed, while passing, by a skeletal hand or a foot sticking out of the trench wall. We were so blasé about it that we paid it no more attention than to a root we might trip upon in our path” (Barthas 134).

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Change is a notion that has the ability to both positively and negatively affect one’s life. In both Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes and Shakespeare's King Lear, this idea is further developed in regards to family transformation. In both these works, both family’s struggle to affirm their bonds leading to upheaval in regards to their relationships. This idea of family transformation is evident when a family member is no longer present, when the family dynamics change and idealisms do not coincide with one another. The loss of a family member has the ability to place strain on those who are surrounded by it and cause transformation to one’s life.

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The depth and consistency of Socratic Irony is fully introduced in this book, which is important for analyzing the difference between these books and the Phaedo. Socratic irony is defined as a pose of ignorance assumed in order to entice others into making statements that can then be challenged. This is seen right away when Socrates proclaims, “I do not know, men of Athens, how my accusers affected you; as for me, I was almost carried away in spite of myself, so persuasively did they speak” (17a). Moving along, highlighting the important concepts in these books will correctly analyze the differentiation of the three books to the

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Throughout Hawthorne’s short story, he used irony to enhance and bring about dramatic effect within his writing. For instance, Hawthorne used irony when describing the removal of Georgiana’s birthmark. Specifically, the narrator states “It was true. The hand on her face had been her link to life” (Hawthorne, 1843), this situation is ironic because, in Aylmer’s efforts to make Georgiana perfect, he took away her vitality. Aylmer was so invested in taking away her one imperfection that he could not see the consequences of his actions.

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Though there are ideas explored such as good vs. evil, pride vs. humility, and more, the theme of spiritual freedom and true liberation is shown variously and centralizes in the

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The first chapter of Irony by Claire Colebrook provided important historical background, laid out complexities and problems, and gave us ways to discern the concept of irony. Her historical background of irony dates all the way back to ancient philosophers, Socrates and Aristophanes. Irony first began as eironeia, then later ironia. Eironeia was referred to as “lying rather than complex dissimulation” which changed in political interaction. Ironia was a trope or figure of speech, an artful way of using language.

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Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” is an example of how archetypal irony can shape an entire work. Gregor Samsa our main character is not concerned at all with his own personal wellbeing when he awakes to discover this twist. He is concerned with the inconvenience that it may have on those around him. Even through his death we see the truth behind those who he is most concerned with, which in itself is ironic. Irony is first seen when a man wakes up to find that a cruel twist of fate has turned him into a giant beetle.

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The application of the concepts discussed in the previous section to Lear 's work allows to go deeper in the analysis of his work on irony. In this sense, I suggest to contextualize A Case for Irony within Lear 's broader production. In particular, if irony as a spiritual practice is involved in our enquiry concenring our moral sources, it is crucial to ask what is the moral source – that is, the Good – which Lear identifies as rooting his view of the human condition. As we shall see, Lear 's work not only confirms the connection between irony and the achievement of humanity with ethical enquiry as an enquiry into our moral source. Crucially, he argues that irony itself is a product of our moral source.

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One's existence, must come through thought, and thought works at its best when the mind is not troubled by sights or pleasures. For example, a hungry person won’t be able to focus on math when he is hungry or thinking of food. A person's being must have little as possible to do with the body as it tries to grasp wisdom or knowledge of reality. Therefore, since the body cannot perceive the Forms through eyes, ears or any bodily sense, one must try to perceive through the mind. From this one must conclude that, so long as we are in our bodies and the soul is mixed with evil, our desire for the truth will not be

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When the conflicts between material and spirituality happen in modern society, we should always trace back to our heart and shall care the development and needs of both

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Macbeth appears to be a kind, average cousin, when in reality he is the spawn of Satan and Lady Macbeth. How ironic. It’s ironic how the word non-hyphenated has a hyphen in it, how people say obesity “runs in the family”, how the College Board makes students pay to apply for financial aid. These are all examples of situational irony—”irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected” (“Situational Irony”). Shakespeare uses this type of irony on several occasions throughout Macbeth to further communicate the theme of the play.

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