Situational irony: Quinton’s hatred for kids
Even though Quinton does not like kids, he is forced to work in a post that deals with childcare because it is the only vacancy that is available. Quinton is expected to love the kids because they have given him a job, but he does not like them.
Situational irony: Quinton's Alcoholism versus His Sister's Alcoholism
Quinton’s sister is an alcoholic, yet her boyfriend despises Quinton as an alcoholic. The boyfriend discourages Quinton’s sister from accommodating Quinton based on the argument that Quinton is an alcoholic, yet the sister indulges in drinking binges as well.
