Every young child is told to always tell the truth and that being honest is a good thing. However, some information can create a lot of chaos and sometimes it's best left unsaid. RK Narayan demonstrates the importance of balance in his story “Like The Sun”. Using dramatic irony, figurative language, and situational irony, Narayan shows that the truth can have consequences. One of the ways Narayan shows that the truth can have consequences is through the use of dramatic irony. An example where Narayan uses dramatic irony is when Sekhar eats his wife's meal. Sekhar seems hesitant and she questions him saying, “Why, isn’t it good? (Narayan, 191). The reader knows that he will have to tell her the truth and that telling her the truth will make her angry. Another use of dramatic irony is when Sekhar enters the school where he teaches. He is questioned by one of his colleagues: “'Have you heard of the death of so-and-so? Don't you think it's a shame? “No” replied Sekhar. (Narayan, 192). Even before the words are spoken, the reader knows Sekhar's response because he knows his experience while his colleagues do not. The next way Narayan shows that truth has consequences using dramatic irony is when he is invited to his principal's house. At home, the director sings for him and wants his honest opinion on his performance. By using dramatic irony, Narayan foreshadows what is to come. He shows once again that telling the truth can have consequences if the principal calls him the next day and makes him correct a hundred papers in one night. Clearly, Narayan's use of dramatic irony shows everyone who reads his story that the truth can have consequences. Another way Narayan uses to explain that the truth...... middle of paper...... I want it immediately - your frankness. notice. Was it good?' » (Narayan 193) to which Sekhar replies: “'No, sir. . . .' ”(Narayan 193). Everyone would expect Sekhar to compliment his boss on his singing, but Sekhar is telling the truth and says his singing is bad. Once again, Sekhar is punished for telling the truth by having to grade 100 test papers in a single night. Clearly, Narayan uses situational irony to show that telling the truth has consequences. In conclusion, by using dramatic irony, showing internal conflicts and using figurative language in his story 'Like the Sun', RK Narayan reveals that the truth can have consequences. Throughout the story, Narayan gives examples that when the truth is told, the consequences are severe. However, Narayan shows that the truth may initially hurt people's feelings, but ultimately will help them learn and grow..