Question

Which best explains the irony of Hauchecorne's fate in "The Piece of String"?

A. His reputation as a deceitful person makes others disbelieve him, even though he is telling the truth.

B. Hauchecorne spends his entire life hoping to find some string, but when he finds some, it causes problems.

C. Malandain was once Hauchecorne's best friend.

D. Goderville is known as a town full of thieves.

Answer 1

I think the answer is A because the villagers only knew him as a crafty old man even though he was telling the truth. They assumed this because of past experiences.

Answer 2

Answer: A. His reputation as a deceitful person makes other disbelieve him, even though he is telling the truth.

Step-by-step explanation: An irony is when an event seems contrary to what we expect. In the story Hauchecorne had a bad reputation as a dishonest person, so when Malandain blamed him for stealing a wallet, no one believed Hauchecorne when he said he didn't do it, even though he was telling the truth. That is a clear example of an irony.