Question

What is ironic about the husband's statement: “Can’t a man speak of his own child he’s lost?”

• A. He was never interested in the child
• B. He speaks too much about the child
• C. He rarely opens up emotionally
• D. He forgets the child entirely

Answer 1

Answer:

C. He rarely opens up emotionally

The irony lies in the fact that he’s finally trying to talk, but the damage caused by his previous silence and lack of empathy makes it too late for his wife to respond positively.