Choose one of the two quotes below, and explain in 1-2 sentences why it may be humorous to the reader.

"The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."

"The captain, M. Bjarne, was on board, and was rather surprised at the energy and cordiality with which his future passenger shook him by the hand."

"The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."

Explanation:

A paradox is a situation where observations are not in accordance with experiences or expectations.For example:The only certain is uncertain.

The sailor used the man's behavior/tendency to get eager to manipulate him into doubling the fare.Even though it was wrong and unfair to do this.Which in a humorous way he exploited the man's behavior to his advantage.

The sailor was not at all honest