The irony of the close relationship between Jody and his father
Jody and his father are very close because they do everything together, including hunting, farming, and walking around the village. Readers expect the boy to be happy because his father is always beside him. Ironically, Jody is often sad. The only thing he wants is a pet. Unfortunately, Jody's mother dislikes pets and initially refuses to accept his request. Therefore, despite the father doing everything to make his son happy, Jody is always sad because a pet can only make him happy.
The irony of Ora Baxter
Ora is a paradoxical character throughout the text because she always does the contrary of what is expected of her. Ora gave birth to Jody after losing five children. The reader expects Ora to love Jody and have a good relationship with him because he is the only surviving child. Ironically, Ora hates Jody for no good reason, and she has a strained relationship with him. In addition, Ora hates everything that Jody loves. For example, Jody wants a pet, but Ora is angry because she does not want a pet in her compound.
The friendship between Jody and Fodder-Wing
Baxter and Forrester's families always fight over livestock and farming land. In particular, Ora does not like any member of the Forrester family. Similarly, Jody's father, Penny, wants to avoid having a good relationship with the Forrester family. Ironically, Jody, from the Baxter family, and Fodder-Wing, from the Forrester family, are great friends. The paradox of this friendship is that the boys intentionally overlook their families' differences to have fun and explore their childhood adventures.
