Elly’s last statement “How should I know? I’m his mother!!” is in my opinion, a very good example of irony. Ironic statements often convey a meaning exactly opposite from their literal meaning. As Michael’s mother, Elly could think back to those phone calls of Michael’s with Martha she eavesdropped on and realized her son has had a girlfriend off-and-on for the last two years. As Michael’s mother, Elly could remember this girl was the one who got into a fight with Michael over dancing at his 13th birthday party which was held at her house. As Michael’s mother, Elly probably should be aware that her son has been going out to movies at night and going to the mall with this girl instead of finding out by complete accident.
Elly’s last statement “How should I know? I’m his mother!!” is in my opinion, a very good example of irony. Ironic statements often convey a meaning exactly opposite from their literal meaning. As Michael’s mother, Elly could think back to those phone calls of Michael’s with Martha she eavesdropped on and realized her son has had a girlfriend off-and-on for the last two years. As Michael’s mother, Elly could remember this girl was the one who got into a fight with Michael over dancing at his 13th birthday party which was held at her house. As Michael’s mother, Elly probably should be aware that her son has been going out to movies at night and going to the mall with this girl instead of finding out by complete accident.