YAKUBU SOPHIA IKOJOH

This study examined the themes of irony and inhumanity in Ikechukwu Asika's novel "Love of an Angel". Through a close reading of the text, this project revealed how the author employed irony to critique societal norms and power structures, highlighting the devastating consequences of cruelty and exploitation. The study analyzed the portrayal of suffering, oppression, and resilience in the novel, emphasizing the importance of empathy, education, and collective action in creating a more compassionate and equitable society. Methodologically, this project combined literary analysis with critical
theory, drawing on the works of scholars such as bell hooks and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak to inform its critique of power and oppression. The study engaged with the concept of irony, exploring its various forms and functions in the novel. Through a nuanced and contextualized analysis, this project demonstrated the ways in which "Love of an Angel" offered a powerful critique of societal injustices and a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope. The findings of this study highlighted the significance of "Love of an Angel" as a literary work that challenged readers to confront the harsh realities of suffering and oppression. Through its exploration of irony and inhumanity, the novel offered a powerful critique of societal norms and power structures, emphasizing the need for empathy, education, and collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This study contributed to ongoing conversations in literary studies, critical theory, and social justice, demonstrating the importance of literary works in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.