Role of irony and humour in the novel A House for Mr. Biswas

NEW LITERATURES IN ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT FOR MEG –08

July 2016 & January 2017 Sessions

Programme: MEG

Assignment Code: MEG-08/TMA/2016-17

Max Marks: 100

6. What role do irony and humour play in the novel A House for Mr. Biswas? Substantiate your answer with examples from the text of the novel.

Any discussion on the use of irony and humor in A House for M.r Biswas would start with a look at the title and what it signifies. The title of the story by Seepersad Naipaul, on which it is based, is “They Called Him Mohun”, much more informal with a touch of closeness/intimacy, conveyed in the use of the first name.

The nature of humor in the novel varies. Sometimes it borders on pathos as when describing the education system sometimes there is a black edge to it is in the passages describing the way in which Mr. Biswas and Shama get married. At times it is light hearted with just a trace of resentment at being patronized. Mr. Biswas’ resentment at being sucked into the Tulsi household found an outlet in the absurd names ..........................................

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