Paradox

Would this be an example?: "Affliction is enamour’d of thy parts," (Romeo and Juliet, Act 3 Scene 3)

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Paradox in Literature

Have a better idea of what a paradox is now? Let's continue on to some larger examples of paradox that appear in works of literature. In doing so, examining their purpose will become an important part of the process.

In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the words "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others" are part of the cardinal rules. Clearly this statement does not make logical sense. However, the point of a paradox is to point out a truth, even if the statements contradict each other.

Orwell is trying to make some sort of political statement here. Perhaps it is that the government claims that everyone is equal when that is clearly false, or perhaps it is that individuals have skewed perceptions of what it means to be equal. The interpretation is up to the reader to decide.

In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the title character states "I must be cruel to be kind." On the surface, once again, this statement does not seem to make much sense. Can an individual convey kindness through evil?

However, Hamlet is speaking about his mother, and how he plans to ultimately slay Claudius in order to avenge his father's death. His mother is now married to Claudius, so of course this will be a tragedy for her. However, he does not want his mother to be the lover of his father's murderer (unbeknownst to her) any longer, and so he believes the murder will be for her own good.

would this be one?- her strong hands gently caressed the dough

What's the difference between PARADOX and JUXTAPOSITION then ?!
haha i have an IGCSE literature paper toooodaaaayyy :/

This isn't a paradox but:

'What is wrong with this statement?'

answer the next question with yes or no.
is the next word you are going to say no?

His face was the face of a student-thin and ascetic, but his eyes had the cold gleam of a fanatic.
Is this a literary device altogether?

Aren't there different types of paradoxes? (Paradoxi?) I suppose I'm thinking more in terms of sci-fi paradoxes, but there's the predestination paradox for one. I can't think of others off the top of my head.

Or maybe sci-fi paradoxes are completely different from literary paradoxes?

"Ignorance is strength"

"Freedom is slavery"

"War is peace"

The next sentence is false. The last sentece was true.

What is it called when characters switch roles? Like if a mother figure turns childlike and the child turns in to a mother figure?

when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.

A gun doesnt make you a badman, living in the ghetto doesnt make you a thug
is that correct ?

In Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, there are two things I'm unsure of. Paul Farmer says "Not to isolate them would be a violation of human rights!" What would that be considered as? Paradox? Juxtaposition? Something else? Also,Jim Kim says, "Paul is a model of what should be done. He's not a model for how it has to be done." What device is this, if it is one?

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link

is 'an ugly flower' a paradox?

What is the difference between the two?

How is oxymoron and paradox different?

High walls make not a palace; full coffers make not a king

The paradox in this sentence, I believe, lies in that one usually assumes the contrary to be the case. When one thinks of a palace the idea is a of a huge house, at least consisting of three floors. Then when one envisions a king the idea of a huge fortune is tied to it. But what the person who wrote this sentence intends to say is that what actually makes a palace or a king is something we do not often think about. Obviously a billionaire is not necessarily a king, nor his mansion truly a palace.

Paradox seen in, "A Poison Tree" by WIlliam Blake
Paradox is another literary device presented through several parts of the poem. Paradox can be shown as using contradictory concepts and ideas, that when used together, adds a deeper level of importance and worth. Paradox is shown with just the title itself, “A Poison Tree,” because of the two main words: poison and tree. Poison is seen as harmful and deadly, while in contrast, trees are often used to represent life and the growth of humanity. These two words in the title, if interpreted correctly, set the tone for the rest of the poem. Because paradox is not commonly seen at first, when analyzing a poem as such, it adds much more underlying meaning and significance that was not noticed at the initial glance.
Paradox can be seen as soon as the poem starts to get read. At least two examples of paradox can be seen in the first stanza, “I was angry with my friend; / I told my wrath, my wrath did end.” (lines 1 and 2) and, “I was angry with my foe: / I told it not, my wrath did grow.” (lines 3 and 4). It is the last word of every other line that shows the examples of paradox. At the end of line 1 and the end of line 3, the words friend and foe are used. Those are clearly contradicting terms due to the fact that friend is defined as someone that one another is close to and thinks well of, while a foe is another word for enemy. The second paradox presented in this stanza is seen with the ending words of line 2 and line 4, using the words end and grow. The word end, in this case, is interpreted as in finishing whatever wrath that was stirring, while the word grow, is showing progression and the continuation of an ongoing event. Although not seen exactly in the same spots throughout the poem, paradox is presented all through Blake’s work.

What are more examples of paradox? Im not really sure i quite understand how high walls and full coffers are contradictory of each other