The satire of war
The story 'The War' has satirical elements which go against the expectations of readers. For instance, most of the stories in the collection are written post-WWII, which provides an account of the war events. The satire of the story 'The War' is told from an adult's perspective, reflecting on his childhood memories about WWII.
The irony of Ezra Pound
In the story 'Daybreak at Pisa,' Ezra is imprisoned after WWII and kept in a cage. Ironically, the spirit of Pound is still alive despite being in a difficult situation. The reader expects Pound to be on the verge of collapse, but he keeps going and is determined to live.
The self-destructive mother
The paradox in the story 'Lemonade' is the presentation of a self-destructive mother who intentionally ruins her child's life. The role of a mother is to love, care and show direction. Ironically, the mother, in this case, is doing exactly the opposite. When the mother destroys herself, the life of her son also gets worse.
The irony of the characters
The reader expects that characters in various stories should have a common bond or association. Ironically, the author presents the characters as strangers whenever they meet. Consequently, there is a lack of human connection throughout the stories, contrary to the reader's expectations.
