The irony of the title
The title ‘That Deadman Dance' is entirely ironic because it does not click on the reader's mind that a dead man can dance. When the reader gets deeper into the book, he is shocked to learn that the author largely discusses the Aboriginal tribe and its culture.
The irony of the Europeans
Bobby is the protagonist in the book ‘The Deadman Dance .' He emerges as the hero towards the end of the story. Bobby is welcoming, and he ushers in Europeans with a warm heart despite the opposition from other villagers. Satirically, the Europeans start dominating everything, and this leaves Bobby, and other villagers astonished. The Europeans, who are the visitors, start ruling the locals by imposing tough rules that everyone must follow.
The irony of Bobby
Bobby is responsible for the influx of the Europeans in the Aboriginal territory because he welcomes them as his friends despite the resistance from the locals. Ironically, a time comes when Bobby is forced to choose between his family and the Europeans. Bobby finds himself at a cross-road, and he fails to make a proper decision.
The outsiders
The book categorizes the locals as insiders while the visiting Europeans and White settlers as outsiders. When the Europeans come in as visitors, they agree to observe and respect the local traditions. But, ironically, the Europeans start disregarding the sacred relationship of the locals. Consequently, the outsiders have a hidden agenda.
The irony of fear
The local Aboriginals are fearful that the Europeans have bad intentions towards the locals. Therefore, the locals start criticizing and condemning the Europeans. Consequently, the locals are convinced that by driving away from the Europeans, they will be happy. Ironically, the fear of acceptance plunges the community into violence and chaos.
