Every child is told to always tell the truth and that being honest is good. However, some information can create a lot of chaos and sometimes it's best not to talk about it. 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 by using dramatic irony. An example where Narayan uses dramatic irony is when Sekhar is eating his wife's meal. Sekhar seems hesitant and she questions him saying, “Why, isn't it okay?” (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 as Sekhar enters the school where he teaches. One of his colleagues asks him, "Have you heard about the death of so-and-so?" Don't you think it's a shame?' “No,” Sekhar replied. (Narayan, 192). Even before the words are spoken, the reader knows Sekhar's answer because he knows about his experiment while his colleagues do not. The next way Narayan shows that the truth has consequences using dramatic irony is when he is invited to his principal's house. At his house, the principal sings to him and wants his honest opinion on his performance. Using dramatic irony, Narayan foreshadows what is to come. He proves once again that telling the truth can have consequences by having the principal call him the next day and force him to correct one hundred papers in a single night. Clearly Narayan's use of dramatic irony shows everyone who reads his story that the truth can have consequences. Another device Narayan uses to explain that the truth... middle of paper... I want it immediately – your honest opinion. 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 speaks the truth and says that his singing is terrible. Once again, Sekhar is punished for telling the truth by having to evaluate 100 pieces of evidence in a single night. Clearly, Narayan uses situational irony to demonstrate 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 provides examples of how when the truth is told there are harsh consequences. However, Narayan shows that the truth may initially hurt people's feelings, but will ultimately help people learn and grow..