Question

what are the ironies of story The Emperor’s New Clothes

Answer 1

The theme is seeing is believing and the irony is that when you tell a lie for long enough, it becomes reality.

Answer 2

My favorite irony is that the Emperor himself chose not to admit that he could not see the material, because he believed that since those in his court were not embarrassed, they must be able to see that he was indeed covered. That meant that they were competent and suited for their positions, since they could see the magical cloth. On the other hand, since he knew he could not see it, it meant that he alone of all the court was incompetent and not suited for his position.

Since his original purpose in buying the new clothes was to know if those who served him were competent to hold their posts, this is fine irony indeed: the exact reversal of his intention on his own person.

A more obvious irony is that we are introduced to the Emperor at the beginning of the story as one who is totally concerned with his appearance, more than the governance of his domain or the welfare of his subjects. Yet in the end he must walk out in embarrassing display and act as if nothing is the matter.

Finally, it is fun to consider that the Emperor used to change clothes frequently throughout the day and was always hiding in his dressing room to change, but he led the parade through the streets of his city wearing only and exactly what he would normally be hiding.

Answer 3

i have to agree with jreem on that. that was a bit ironic. the fac that he was so stupid that he didn't realize that when he didn't feel or see teh clothes then there sinpily is no clothes, did he also not realize that even if they were clothes on him that were invisible, all the people would be able to see is him naked.