Throughout their time at the pub, Larry is aware of all the signs, pointing to the fact that he will have to take his drunk father home later that night , and it is not his responsibility. that a child should wear. The fact that Larry has to be responsible for his father is ironic, because generally parental figures are more responsible and those who teach their children responsibility. Additionally, the irony of Larry being a child who ends up drunk shows the reader that Larry's desensitization to alcohol and its effects have affected him mentally. The author also uses irony to show the moment of recognition when Mick realizes how he is acting because his son is copying his actions. This moment is monumental in the story, as it is both imitative and ironic, and shows the reader how Mick truly feels about his drinking and coming out. After seeing his son vomit from drinking, he then dragged him home in annoyance. After his revelation, Mick said: "'Never again, never again, not if I live to be a thousand!' » » (O'Connor, 302). This shows the irony of Mick exclaiming to never drink again, even though drinking usually began due to a build-up of spiritual pride and the belief that he was better than his neighbors. The author also uses irony when Mick brings Larry home and is embarrassed by his son's actions: "Who are you kidding?...Go away, you damn bastards!" (O’Connor, 302). After this episode, Micks has a revelation about how he behaves when drunk, and later vows not to drink again. It's also humorous because it's a reversal of expectations, but in a non-traditional way. The author used humor to ridicule a serious situation, that of a drunk child. Finally, Larry's "vacation" until his eye is healed is ironic, as most parents would want their child to return to a normal life and learn from their mistakes. Mrs. Delaney has decided to give him a vacation and some rest, which is a big