Choose one of the two quotes below, and explain in 1-2 sentences why it may be humorous to the reader.

"The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."

"The captain, M. Bjarne, was on board, and was rather surprised at the energy and cordiality with which his future passenger shook him by the hand."

"The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."

Explanation:

A paradox is a situation where observations are not in accordance with experiences or expectations.For example:The only certain is uncertain.

The sailor used the man's behavior/tendency to get eager to manipulate him into doubling the fare.Even though it was wrong and unfair to do this.Which in a humorous way he exploited the man's behavior to his advantage.

The sailor was not at all honest

honestly you should not write it the word placement is not right and this does not sound right so i think you should write it this way. the life lessons i refused to learn, taught me the hard way this sounds way better you should try it! hope this is very !