During his time at the pub, Larry is aware of all the signs, showing that he will have to drag his drunken father home later that night, and that is not a responsibility he a child should endure. The fact that Larry has to be responsible for his father is ironic, as they are usually the most responsible parental figures, and the ones who teach responsibility to their children. Furthermore, the irony of Larry, a child, ending 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 acts because his son copies his actions. This moment is monumental in the story, as it is both imitation and irony, and shows the reader how Mick truly feels about his drinking and his epiphany. After seeing her son vomit from the alcohol, she then proceeded to drag him home in annoyance. After his epiphany, 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 the drinking usually began due to an increase in spiritual pride and the belief that he was better than his neighbors. Another way the author uses irony is when Mick drags Larry home and becomes embarrassed by his son's actions: "Who are you laughing at?... Go away, you damn bitches!" (O'Connor, 302). After this episode, Micks has an epiphany about how he acts when drunk, and later vows not to drink. This is also fun as it's a reversal of expectations, but in a non-traditional way. The author used humor to make light of a serious situation, a drunken child. Finally, Larry's "vacation" until his eye heals is ironic since most parents would like their children to return to normal life and learn from their mistakes. Mrs Delaney has decided to give him a holiday and a rest, which is a great thing