What makes this line from the passage ironic? "Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Richard was above such refinement."

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What makes this line from the passage ironic?

"Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Richard was above such refinement."

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it’s ironic that washing your hands means being proper but he’s SO proper that he doesn’t do it.

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Answer:

The obvious statement that washing the face and hands occurs every day

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Yawn answered Nov 1, 2021

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