Question

Comment use of irony in the poem government driver on his retirement​

Answer 1

Answer:

Situational irony refers to when the situation turns out quite contrary (opposite) to expectations. The poem "A Government Driver on his Retirement" by Onu Kingsley Chibuike has a lot of situational irony. ... Ironically, his job kept him in good health by limiting his alcohol levels.

Answer 2

The irony is while he thought he was going home he was entirely going to an opposite place.

• The author uses the word home throughout the poem to refer to both the earthly family house and the land of the dead.
• The irony is while the driver is said to be rejoicing in preparation for his return voyage to his hometown, he will really end up in the realm of the dead.

• He had spent years adhering to and respecting norms, but began to break them as soon he retired. He had a good career, but acted immaturely after being awarded as a safe driver, and got in an accident.
• He was looking forward to his retirement and planned to celebrate it drinking, but was unable to do so. A new automobile, which was meant to bring the owner tremendous delight, turned out to be a source of sadness.