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Three examples of irony in the story huckleberry finn

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In Mark Twain's novel Huckleberry Finn, there are many instances of satire and irony throughout the whole novel.
Situational, Dramatic irony and verbal irony being very prevalent.
1. Pap basically harassing Huck for wearing good clothes and going to school - situational irony

2. Jim commented on the irony of being a slave - verbal irony

3. Huck in attempts to scold himself and his sinful ways, he lets slaves escape - dramatic irony
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