Write a 4 paragraph essay explaining how irony helps develop the theme of “The Story of an Hour” “The Necklace” and “The Gift of Magi”. Make sure to use two or more examples of from memory (NO QUOTES) from each story and at least two sentences of commentary for each example.

“The necklace” is by Guy De Maupassant

“The story of an hour” is by Kate Chopin