Question

dumby: she doesnt really love you then? lord darlington: no, she does not! dumby: i congratulate you, my dear fellow. in this world there are only two tragedies. one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it. the last is much the worst; the last is a real tragedy! but i am interested to hear she does not love you. how long could you love a woman who didnt love you, cecil? from oscar wilde, lady windermeres fan what is the effect of the paradox on the passages meaning or tone? it underscores the negative consequences of choosing partners who dont reciprocate ones feelings. it highlights the contrast between getting what you want and not getting what you want. it suggests that getting what you want can actually be more troublesome than not getting what you want.

Explanation:

The paradox states that getting what one wants is a greater tragedy than not getting it. This flips the common - sense idea that getting what one desires is positive, suggesting that it can bring more trouble.

Answer:

It suggests that getting what you want can actually be more troublesome than not getting what you want.