The irony of aliens
The aliens are presented as tactical and intelligent creatures to explore space and make discoveries. However, satirically, the same aliens are destructive. For instance, the author indicates that after the aliens overcome space and discover new life, they destroy it immediately!
The irony of automation
Automation is a new concept that is aimed at reducing production costs while enhancing improved productivity and efficiency. Ironically, McCaffrey's family opposes automation by arguing that they do not want to leave their old ways of farming. According to McCaffrey, automation cannot solve traditional challenges in farming.
The irony of computing skills
The world is changing fast due to improvements in technology, which is refining efficiency and productivity. Yet, ironically, the author indicates that society does not appreciate individuals with computer programming skills because they are placed at the lowest social and economic class ladder! In the short story 'Dull Drums,' the author describes a timid and ignorant society that disregards the significance of having technical skills in their midst.
The irony of sexual orientation
In the story 'Challenging,' the author describes a woman and three other men living under the same roof. Ironically, these people living under the same roof have diverse sexual orientations! But, on the contrary, the woman and the three men live in harmony without judging each other based on sexuality.
The irony of the gender roles
The book revolves around gender roles in a patriarchal society that requires women to take inferior responsibilities. Ironically, the title character in 'Daughter' is a girl with unique and superior computer programming skills which any male in society does not possess. However, the girl's father does not want to reveal to society that his daughter is an expert in computer programming because he wants to protect his son's reputation.
