What is the effect of the irony in the first paragraph? O 1. it highlights Mr. Allworthy's generosity in hiring Thwackum solely on the basis of his friend's recommendation,
02. It illustrates Mr. Allworthy's Innocence as he is unable to see beyond Thwackurn's reputation to his true qualities.
3. It shows the friend's Immorality and unreliability as he purposely deceives Mr. Allworthy about Thwackum's deficiencies.
4. It creates doubt about Thwackum's favorable recommendation by revealing how the friend is indebted to Thwackum's family.