Question

explain the irony in the short story the open window​

Answer 1

Answer:

The irony in this story is that Nuttel has gone to the country on his sister's recommendation because she felt that he would be better off being around people. Nuttel goes to find peace and quiet for his nervous condition and finds the exact opposite.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The irony in "The Open Window" is the open window itself. The open window is symbolic of honesty, yet it is used to deceive Mr. Nuttle with the story of Mrs. Sappleton's lost husband and brothers who left through the window and never returned.