Reread lines 198–210. Why is it ironic for Sedaris to say he felt generous toward the Tomkeys?

Explanation:

It is ironic for Sedaris to say he felt generous toward the Tomkeys because in the passage he said he needed to figure out how to despise them sooner or later.He additionally discussed being disturbed and inquisitive about their odd life. This implies he wasn't generally in a pleasing relationship with Tomkeys due to their lifestyle and explains why feeling generous towards them felt ironic.

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation:

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nature is sure to be the best thing on earth

the sunshine and beauty is sure to be worth

this can't be sold

for any money or gold

because nature is strongly beautiful and is the best thing to happen on earth