Entire stories can be told using the ironic point of view. It is often used as a means of presenting the theme of a story. Authors Ha Jin, and Chinua Achebe used the irony of situation. Irony of situation meaning discrepancy between the expected results and the actual results of the story.
In "Saboteur" by Ha Jin newly weds Mr. Chiu and Mrs. Chiu on the day that they were to leave for home were dining in the square by the Muji Train Station. Nearby at a table sat two policemen who were conversing and at times taking glances at the newly wed couple. As Mr. Chiu and his wife were talking one of the policemen stood up and threw a bowl of tea in their direction. As Mr. Chiu rose to confront them, he questioned them, they denied what was done, and they proceeded to arrest Mr. Chiu for apparently no reason at all. Mr. Chiu was locked into a cell with a single window that was blocked by six steel bars. He was not afraid that he was in jail. He was more upset that he would get......

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Title: Saboteur & Dead Men's Path
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1. Saboteur & Dead Men's Path
   

   Saboteur & Dead Men's Path. Entire stories can be told using the ironic point of
   view. It is often used as a means of presenting the theme of a story. ... ...