The irony of leadership
The 'Tyrant Banderas' narrative is set in an undetermined place during the colonial era. Tyrant Banderas is the supreme leader, and he uses his place in power to oppress the people under his rule. The reader expects leaders to be the servants of the people, but Banderas is exactly the opposite. Instead, Banderas uses his power to imprison all those who oppose his rule.
The irony of prison
A prison is a place for criminals and all those who break the law in one way or another. Satirically, a prison in the 'Tyrant Banderas' is set for people who oppose the leadership instead of lawbreakers. The townspeople who are detainees are serving jail terms not because of breaking the law but for demanding their genuine rights.
The irony of hard work
The townspeople are described as hard-working people who do farming and other economic activities to better their lives. Ironically, the efforts of the townspeople mainly benefit Tyrant Banderas. Banderas reaps from the efforts of the townspeople by forcefully taking their hard-earned benefits. Instead of creating an enabling environment for people to prosper, Banderas uses his position to oppress the people below him.
The irony of the attacks
The townspeople are aware that they have no access to specialized weapons to fight Banderas' troops. Satirically, the townspeople go-ahead to fight a battle that they are sure that they won't win. The reader finds it ironic that the townspeople are determined to fight, and there is no single day they will win. Instead, the battling townspeople end up in prison.
The position of jail
The readers ask the question 'Why should a prison be position next to Banderas' palace?" Prison facilities are supposed to be constructed away from palaces to rehabilitate the lawbreakers. Ironically, the prison is strategically positioned next to Banderas' palace to punish those who critique the leadership in place.
