Coach Goulding's Speech (Situational Irony)
After O scores the game-winning basket at the beginning of the film, Coach Goulding announces to the entire school that he loves O like his own son. Ironically, Hugo, his actual son, is sitting in the stands. Hugo and his father have a fraught relationship, and it becomes clear to Hugo that Coach Goulding is prouder of O than he is of Hugo, thus sparking Hugo's jealousy toward his teammate.
Hugo's Plan (Dramatic Irony)
Hugo's entire plan represents dramatic irony, as only the audience knows the truth. As O trusts Hugo more and more and begins listening to Hugo's misguided advice, the audience is aware that O is being manipulated by Hugo. O remains unaware that Hugo is trying to sabotage him, only realizing the truth at the very end of the play.
Hugo's Advice (Verbal Irony)
Hugo tells O to be careful about his feelings of jealousy. This statement provides verbal irony in the film, as Hugo does not actually care about O and does not want him to be careful. Instead, Hugo stokes O's jealousy and tries to capitalize on it.
Hugo's Fate (Dramatic Irony)
The end of the film features Hugo being handcuffed and presumably taken to jail. This conclusion is ironic because, in Hugo's attempt to "soar above" everyone else, he also experiences a "fall," leading to a miserable fate.
