The Open Window
Irony of situation is when an event occurs that violates the expectations of the characters, audience, or readers. Which of the following events from the story provides the best example of this?
a. Vera becomes emotional as she tells Framton about the death of her aunt's husband and brothers.
b. Framton gives Mrs. Sappleton his letter of introduction even though she already knows his sister.
c. Framton enjoys talking about his ailments even though Mrs. Sappleton pays him very little attention.
d. Mrs. Sappleton's husband and brothers come walking across the lawn towards the window.
e. Vera tells her aunt and uncle that Framton is afraid of dogs because he once had a bad experience with them in India.
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