Which idea does the irony emphasize?
How are the first two lines ironic? The contrast of torturing and arising present a reality that is opposite of what is expected.Smiles appear on the faces of people who suffer deeply, which contradicts what is expected.Contrasting statements about the smile and Christ present a reality opposite of what is expected.Contradictory statements about "we" and "thee" present a reality opposite of what is expected.
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