One form of irony is the contrast between expectations and what actually happens. At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones is described as a large woman walking home from work late at night. Immediately, there is irony present once the boy tries to steal her purse. What is ironic about this situation?

The story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is full of irony, which helps develop its message.

The first instance of irony occurs when the boy tries to steal Mrs. Luella's purse. The outcome that readers expect is that she will be scared and defenseless, while the boy will get away with it. However, this does not happen, as Mrs. Luella catches the boy and begins to kick him and shake him.

The second instance occurs when Mrs. Luella takes the boy home. The reader expects that she will continue her punishment. Instead, she is kind and compassionate to the boy.

option c

explanation:

strive for superiority