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Eiron



In Greek drama, the eiron (ειρων, self-deprecator)Head-Royce School (2006). Northrop Frye on Comedy (from The Anatomy of Criticism) was a comedic character who succeeded by bringing his braggart opponent, the alazon, down by making himself seem like less than he actually was.



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