In the second sentence of the first paragraph (“The green . . . once”), the description of Ignatius’ earflaps as being “like turn signals” contributes to the narrator’s overall tone o

This contributes to the narrator's general mocking tone.

Explanation:

The author establishes a tone of mockery, irony and a certain sarcasm. This gives a fun and humorous atmosphere to the narrative, making the text lighter and easier for the reader. An example of this can be seen when the author uses the ear fonts as a sign of Ignatius' change. This is because we know that headphones are not elements that promote change in anyone, so when the author uses them within this concept, he sets a mocking tone for the narrative.

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