Keeping this in consideration, what is the irony in Don Quixote?
The situational irony here is that Don Quixote's life is an illusion. He is pretending to be someone he's not. His dislike of the illusions created by imaginary magicians is a direct contrast to his belief in his own brand of magic. His addled mind is unable to separate his imagination from his reality.
Subsequently, question is, what are the main themes of Don Quixote? Don Quixote
- Madness.
- Class.
- Morality.
- Gender.
- Loyalty.
Consequently, how is Don Quixote ironic?
Ironic. From the beginning, it is clear that Miguel de Cervantes thinks that Don Quixote's efforts to be a knight are foolish. In other words, Cervantes has adopted the language of Don Quixote himself, referring to the character as a "valiant knight" instead of a crazy person.
What is the main point of Don Quixote?
The plot revolves around the adventures of a noble (hidalgo) from La Mancha named Alonso Quixano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses his mind and decides to become a knight-errant (caballero andante) to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha.
