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In “out, out—” by robert frost, what is ironic about the time of day the accident occurs?

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"The accident happens just before supper, just as the boy is about to quit and be out of danger".

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 "The accident happens just before supper, just as the boy is about to quit and be out of danger". When the boy is about to end his work, his sister called him and he accidentally cut his arm. This result to tragic death.
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