Religious Atheist
It is ironic to observe the main characters, who speak of God, being atheists. Sarah Miles always says that “when there is no hope, you need to pray for a miracle.” The reader may be amazed by the fact that Sarah is an atheist, but in some moments in the book, she turns to God.
Strong Contender
Maurice is terribly jealous of Sarah for all the men with whom she communicates. However, the irony is that poor Maurice does not even realize that his rival is God. Sarah Miles is the central character in the novel, who is torn between loyalty to God and loyalty to her lover.
Both Enemy and Friend
What could be more ironic than to mourn the death of a beloved woman with her husband? After Sarah’s death, Maurice and Henry are consumed with sorrow. However, nobody would have guessed that Sarah Miles’s lover suddenly tells her husband to “go to the bar or go for a walk” after her funeral.
