Irony
- The attitudes of Surya's mother and Lakshmi towards their husbands are ironic in different ways. Both are fiercely defensive of their husbands and forbid Surya to say anything negative about them. Yet, Surya's mother has suffered as the landlord prefers Kaushalya to his legitimate wife, and Lakshmi continues to defend Kishtayya after having an affair with Surya.
- Surya repeatedly criticizes Kishtayya for drinking. However, on the night of Diwali, he and three other privileged villagers drink while gambling using cards. One of the participants, Swami, drinks more than his companions and stakes not only all his money but also his gold chain, his watch, and even his wife. He loses all three (though his adversary does not succeed in carrying away Swami's wife).
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“Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.”
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