Twelfth Night

Irony

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Type of Irony

Quoted section of the play where the irony occurs

Explanation: why is this an example of irony?

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In Act I, the Duke requests that Viola (disguised as Cesario) plead his case with Olivia. Viola has no intention of doing so because she intends to become his wife herself.

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Twelfth Night

Sorry, here is your quote, and this quote comes from Act I/ Scene V.

"Yet a barful strife!

Whoe'er I woo, myself would be his wife."

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Twelfth Night

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