Question

viola
what money, sir?
for the fair kindness you have showed me here,
and part being prompted by your present trouble,
out of my lean and low ability
i’ll lend you something. my having is not much.
i’ll make division of my present with you.
hold, there’s half my coffer. offering him money.
antonio
will you deny me now?
is it possible that my deserts to you
can lack persuasion? do not tempt my misery,
lest that it make me so unsound a man
as to upbraid you with those kindnesses
that i have done for you.
(lines 356 - 369)
this is an example of dramatic irony because
knows viola is being addressed, not sebastian.

Explanation:

Answer:

This is an example of dramatic irony because Antonio believes money that was previously lent to Sebastian is being requested, but the audience knows Viola is being addressed, not Sebastian.