When it comes to Emma, most critics put their emphasis on Austen’s opinion of marriage and different understanding of the novel from the perspective of feminism. However, it is really surprising that there are also some literary critics wr...

It shows that: people have already used it as a method from ancient times though it had been changed and developed for a long time. However, from the formation of the concept of irony, we may also conclude that: Irony, as the practice, is ve...

Shakespeare's plays are very well-known to the world. Not only are we attracted by the plot in the play, but also by Shakespeare’s language. Shakespeare is an outstanding language master. In his play, behind the surface meaning often hides...

This paper focused on the latter as it was more authentic. Findings suggested unreliable narration served as a major cause of irony. Jane Austen is a master of irony and her Pride and Prejudice is a typical example of irony as well as a good...