A Comment on Irony in Emma
Abstract: Emma is the most important respective work of British female writer Jane Austen. The ironic technique in the novel is also the most mature, too. This article will comprehensively introduce the characteristics and effects of irony in the works of Austen, and then, we will discuss Emma. It will discuss the conflict among character’s words and acts, unique narrative perspective and traps in the story to the unique situational structure and the twist plot. So, it can also help the readers understand the wonder of the ironic technique in Emma.
Key words: Jane Austen ;Emma; Irony
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