Response to The Necessity for Irony

Response to The Necessity for Irony

By. D. Crockett

Eavan Boland explains to the reader that sometimes good things can provide bad feelings. Though an event that took place in the past could have been a really good experience, the thought of it may give an unwanted sense of sadness. The irony that was shown in this poem was interesting.

The main character of the poem is a father who could remember taking his daughter to junk sales, and antique fairs. But in the blink of an eye it seems as if his daughter has grown to an age where she no longer comes with him. The memory of going to the junk sales and antique fairs makes him feel very good, but when he remembers he can no longer go with her on these trips it creates a great sadness.

This is ironic because going into town with his daughter was heart warming, but no longer able to take part in these adventures created sadness. I can understand why the father would feel sad. I hope that there is more joy than sadness felt. It is always better to feel good. If a memory like this one were to cause more harm than good, I would suggest not dwelling on it any longer.