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The present study explores the use of irony and its significance in one Jane Austen's masterpieces, Emma the novel that explores the concerns of the Georgian culture by means of her pertinent use of irony. The main point of this study is to know the importance in using irony in Jane Austen's writing. This research provides an investigation on the main definition of irony as a stylistic device and its interpretation. The present work is divided into three chapters. Chapter One presents a theoretical background where the focus is on one literary device which is irony. Irony is a general term which is used to refer different figures of speech. Irony can appear in a single sentence, or it can stretches over complete novel. It is our main concern in this inquiry. Chapter Two highlights the contextual overview about the period and the author, emphasizing her style and themes. Chapter Three is based on an investigation of irony in her novel Emma, trying to find out Austen’s intentions behind using this literary device. The main objective of using it in the novel also is presented here. Jane Austen overuses irony in the novel to describe her characters, their action, and their feelings. In general this inquiry sheds light on this literary device. finally there are some recommendations presented for further research on the subject.
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