The Irony of Love Relationships
The way characters conduct themselves in love affairs in this text is satirical. For instance, Alovisa and Amena share the affection of D’Elmont without their knowledge. Amena only realizes that she is sharing D’Elmont with Alovisa after receiving a love letter sent to D’Elmont by Alovisa.
The satire of the convent
Ironically, the convent is depicted as a place where people with broken hearts find solace. When Amena is heartbroken by D’Elmont, she is taken to a convent to meditate and find peace. Under normal circumstances, a convent is a holy place where those dedicated to serving humanity are trained and mentored.
The irony of D’Elmont
D’Elmont is a satirical character who is fond of playing different women. The reader knows that D’Elmont is married to Alovisa, but he still has multiple sexual affairs with other women. For instance, he attempts to seduce Melliora and other women despite knowing that he is married.
D’Espernay
D’Espernay is D’Elmont’s best friend, and he depicts himself as a helpful person who wants the best for his friend. Ironically, behind D’Elmont’s back, D’Espernay is working so hard to win, Alovisa, the wife of D’Elmont. To achieve this, D’Espernay encourages D’Elmont to seduce Melliora and later reveal that to Alovisa. Consequently, D’Espernay is a traitor, but he pretends to be a good friend.
