the use of situational irony in a government driver on his retirement
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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.
To begin with, in his thirty-five years of service, he has had to restrict his alcohol intake, but now, after retirement, he is thrilled about being a 'freeman', someone who is free from the rules and regulations of duty. Ironically, his job kept him in good health by limiting his alcohol levels. Instead of being grateful about it, he took it as a problem.
Additionally, it is extremely ironic that the man who spent so many years observing and respecting rules, starts flouting the same rules as soon as he retires. He has had an untainted career, but behaves immaturely immediately after he is rewarded for being a safe driver and ends up in a car crash right after retiring.
The most ironic part is that the driver who was looking forward to his retirement and wanted to enjoy it with alcohol, did not get the chance to enjoy retired life. Also, a new car, which is supposed to bring great joy to the owner, became the cause of sorrow. The driver failed to hold on to the joy and instead lost his life altogether. The accomplished driver died at the wheels.
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discuss the use of situational irony in ''A government driver on his retirement
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