Irony of Plymouth Rock
There is an irony in the depiction of Plymouth Rock, which is a far cry from its presentation in art and cinema. The usual art and cinematic representation include the arrival of Mayflower in Plymouth Rock but according to Bradford’ account, there was not any landing of Mayflower instead it only consisted of a ship where there were no women and the people who landed were not welcomed by the Indians.
Irony of Pilgrims
Another irony in the book is that the people left England just because their ideas were considered as extreme and unusual by the church of England. They denied the authority of the Church and settled in America in order to practice their religious views and to attain religious freedom but in America they were also being threatened to death and they themselves became strict and paranoid so it was only a dilemma that they would attain the freedom that they wanted. They faced the same authoritarian persecution in America because of which they fled from England.
Irony in Squato's character
There is an irony in the character of Squanto. Bradford’s description of the event of thanksgiving and the character of Squanto contradict with their description in various forms of art e.g. books and cinema. Squanto’s character has not been given the proper credit which it deserves. He is merely described as a guest in the event of ‘Thanksgiving’ but according to Bradford, he is a monumental figure in the history of Plymouth.
Irony of Clash
There is also an irony in the clash between native Americans and the pilgrims. The early settlers compromised with the native Americans but those who came later didn’t treat them well. Although the settlers should collaborate with the natives, but they started persecuting them.
