Question

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.

How does the author use dramatic irony in this play?

Answer 1

Answer choices (please post these next time)

A. To create humor by having Higgins overhear Chiba's monologue
B. To create suspense by having Chiba wipe sweat from his forehead
C. To create an anxious mood by having Chiba repeat his expressions
D. To create irony by having Higgins remember his first interview

Answer 2

Thoughts about this one? Recall that dramatic irony occurs when the reader knows something the characters in the story do not. In this case, the reader knows that Chiba’s interviewer is sitting right there, but Chiba himself does not.

Do you have any thoughts as to why? I can help you further if you’re still stuck.