How does the author use irony to contribute to the story’s meaning? Use details from the
story to support your answer.

  When a reader knows more information than a character in a work, the author uses dramatic irony. A writer may use this literary device to build suspense, create tension, or sustain a reader's interest. ... Consequently, the words or actions of the unsuspecting character contradict the actual situation

Explanation:

based on the biblical principle philippians 4: 13 "i can do everything through christ who strengthens me." i agree that it is through him that we are given the strength to cope with every situation.

and based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32 "better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. better to be even-tempered than to capture a city."   i agree with the author of the passage to the extent that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are contemptuous, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and make sure to not hurt other people and their feelings are strong people.