How does the author use dramatic irony in this play?
to create an anxious mood by having Chiba repeat his expressions
to create humor by having Higgins overhear Chiba's monologue
to create irony by having Higgins remember his first interview
to create suspense by having Chiba wipe sweat from his forehead

Question

How does the author use dramatic irony in this play?
to create an anxious mood by having Chiba repeat his expressions
to create humor by having Higgins overhear Chiba's monologue
to create irony by having Higgins remember his first interview
to create suspense by having Chiba wipe sweat from his forehead

khalilforthewin · Answer

CHARACTERS:
CHIBA
HIGGINS

Stage Set: Chiba is waiting for a potential employer in the college cafeteria. He does not know Higgins, the person interviewing him, is standing a few feet away and watching him. 

CHIBA:	(nervous, wiping sweat from his forehead) Hello. How are you today? Hi, sir. How you doing? Could I be more informal? (paces about the hallway) Ahem. Hello, good sir. How do you find yourself today? Why do I sound silly no matter what I say? Hello, sir. Nice to meet you.
HIGGINS:	Hmmm (sits on a chair facing CHIBA's back and keeps on watching him)
CHIBA:	Man, I should say that after he introduces himself. Greetings, mister. How do you do? I am not in England! Okay. (calmly) Just this—hello. How are you today?
HIGGINS:	(slowly walks up to CHIBA) Hello, son.