Review the passage. The paradox is shown in bold. DUMBY: She doesn't really love you then? LORD DARLINGTON: No, she does not! DUMBY: I congratulate you my dear fellow. In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it. The last is much the worst; the last is a real tragedy! But I am interested to hear she does not love you. How long could you love a woman who didn't love you, Cecil? From Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan What is the effect of the paradox on the passage's meaning or tone? It underscores the negative consequences of choosing partners who don't one's feelings. It suggests that getting what you want can actually be more troublesome than not getting what you want.

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Review the passage. The paradox is shown in bold. DUMBY: She doesn't really love you then? LORD DARLINGTON: No, she does not! DUMBY: I congratulate you my dear fellow. In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it. The last is much the worst; the last is a real tragedy! But I am interested to hear she does not love you. How long could you love a woman who didn't love you, Cecil? From Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan What is the effect of the paradox on the passage's meaning or tone? It underscores the negative consequences of choosing partners who don't one's feelings. It suggests that getting what you want can actually be more troublesome than not getting what you want.

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The effect of the paradox on the passage's meaning or tone is that it suggests that getting what you want can actually be more troublesome than not getting what you want.

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