Irony

True irony occurs when we expect something to go one way but something else happens instead.  In the story “the destructors” there is an excellent example of irony, when the gang breaks into a house and instead of stealing the money they burn it on the floor.  This is true irony, because it goes against what a thief is supposed to do.  Many people believe that every bad thing that happens when we don’t want it to happen is irony, but really they are just inconveniences in life that make are day harder.  So once again the gang burning the money, is true irony because it isn’t an inconvenience, but is a true “shocker” that isn’t expected to happen in an everyday occurrence.