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Life’s Little Ironies by Thomas Hardy Word Scramble

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In “Life’s Little Ironies” by Thomas Hardy, the characters often find themselves in situations where things turn out unexpectedly or ironically. This word scramble game captures a similar sense of unpredictability and challenge as players work to unscramble key vocabulary terms.

  • Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms.
  • There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves.
  • Use spells to get extra moves!
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irony
The story is filled with instances of irony, such as the poor man finding wealth only after his death.
paradox
The paradox of the situation is that the character's efforts to improve his life only lead to more suffering.
fate
The characters in the story struggle against their fates, but ultimately find themselves trapped by circumstances beyond their control.
tragedy
The story is a tragedy, with characters facing hardship and misfortune at every turn.
society
The societal norms and expectations of the time play a significant role in shaping the characters' lives.
ambition
The characters' ambitions often lead to their downfall, as they become consumed by their desire for success.
hypocrisy
The characters often engage in acts of hypocrisy, pretending to be something they are not in order to fit in with society.
regret
Many of the characters in the story are filled with regret over past choices and missed opportunities.
sacrifice
The characters must make difficult sacrifices in order to achieve their goals, often at great personal cost.
misfortune
Misfortune follows the characters throughout the story, leading to a sense of hopelessness and despair.

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