"In ' Charles ,' Shirley Jackson uses irony and the character of Laurie to demonstrate how children may create fictional personas to test boundaries and deflect responsibility for their actions". Structural Focus:
Discuss the impact of the final irony—the teacher revealing there is no Charles. 2. Historical Figure: King Charles III charles
His environmental advocacy, the challenge of succeeding Queen Elizabeth II, or his recent state visits, such as his April 2026 address to the U.S. Congress . "In ' Charles ,' Shirley Jackson uses irony