Irony typically is the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think. This definition of irony is seen throughout "Barbie Doll" by Marge Piercy. The irony begins with the title which contradicts the features of the main character entirely. While a Barbie generally implies a physically perfect girl who has a beautiful body and a pretty face, our character has "a great big nose and fat legs." Definitely something that would not describe a Barbie by any means! Additionally, she is described as having strong arms and back. If you take a look at beautiful Barbie below, I'm sure she wouldn't be described as having those features. Instead, one might say she looks lean and slender. In the end, when the girl finally dies in an attempt to look like a Barbie somebody calls her pretty. I find that absolutely ridiculous because she is DEAD. Irony strikes again.
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