Emil123 1 / 1 Nov 9, 2011 #1Pretty please, need it fast"Many people think that American gothics is ironic but also has negative meanings"Not exactly undergraduate admission essay, I just need something small
Jennyflower81 - / 690 96 Nov 10, 2011 #2I think this painting is ironic because of how the couple are portrayed. The man and his sister look forlorn instead of happy or hopeful. They have a look of "life is hard." Also, the irony may be in how many parodies of this painting exist, it is very well-known. Negative meanings, family life is difficult and it is challenging just to survive the farm-life. It represents many negative feelings, and appears very straightforward and serious.