Response to "Popsy" and "Harrison Bergeron" In Popsy, by Stephen King, irony is used to emphasize human nature. Although this story is unrealistic and somewhat far-fetched, the details make it realistic until the very end. The story begins with the main character, Sheridan, arriving at the Cousintown Mall. It is soon discovered that he is looking for a child to kidnap in order to pay off his gambling debts. After finding a primary target, Sheridan makes contact and discovers that the boy has lost his "Popsy". After some work, he puts the boy in his van, handcuffs him and leaves to deliver him to Mr. Wizard. First, we are ironic in the ease with which Sheridan kidnaps the boy. Passersby see him talking to the boy and, based solely on his appearance, decide that the situation is okay and that Sheridan is a good guy, saying, "A woman arriving looked around with vague concern. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”? Get an original essay “It’s all right,” Sheridan told her, and she continued” (Popsy). By saying this, King shows that not everything or everyone is what they seem. This woman seemed worried, but after seeing this normal-looking man and him telling her everything was fine, she felt the situation was okay. Ironically, this seemingly normal man was kidnapping a child. Also ironically, the boy continually warns Sheridan of his Popsy's abilities, that he is very strong, that he can fly and that he will find him. Sheridan's disbelief becomes ironic once Popsy literally lands on the moving vehicle and we discover that Popsy can, in fact, fly. The boy had tried to tell Sheridan, but he had not listened to his warnings. This story also highlights the fact of human nature that people will do whatever it takes to survive. Sheridan owes money to the wrong people, and the only way to save himself is to kidnap children and deliver them to Mr. Wizard. Although there are signs that he does not like doing this, the message is ultimately conveyed that he, and humans in general, will do whatever is necessary to survive. Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron also uses irony to say something about human nature. This story, while more of a science fiction story than a horror story, also uses details to make an unrealistic, futuristic story seem realistic or relevant. Set in the future, this story tells the reader about a world where everyone is equal. No one can be better than anyone else, and anyone born with a skill or talent has that power taken away by the government. However, everyone accepts this world because they believe it is better than the old one, saying of the past: "Very soon we will return to the Dark Ages, with everyone competing against everyone." You wouldn't like that, would you? » (2). They refer to the past as the "Dark Ages", implying its horror, and also point out that none of them would wish to return to that time. Ironically, although they describe the past as horrible, the world they currently live in is actually horrible. However, they accept their new world and do not wish to break away from it. This is apparently part of human nature, not wanting to break from it. the norm or be different.Keep in mind: this is just a sample.Get a personalized article from our expert writers now.Get a Trial.