In the novel The Great Gatsby, a specific example of situational irony occurs when Gatsby throws lavish parties at his mansion in the hopes that Daisy Buchanan attends, but she never does. Despite Gatsby's attempts to impress and win over Daisy by flaunting his wealth, she remains distant and unaffected by his extravagant displays. This situation is situational irony because it is unexpected and contrasts with Gatsby's intentions and desires.
