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There are so many examples of irony in a situation. The irony of the situation arises when Soapy really wants to go to the prison for three months. He indulges in slightly lawless activities. But he does not attract the attention of cops in any way. As a result of it, a change comes over in his mind.
He wants to find a job and lead a normal life again. His changed spirits give him courage. But just then something happens opposite to what he wants at that time. He is taken to prison by the cops when he has abandoned hope of it at all. It happened when he has self-realisation and wishes to lead a normal, positive life.