Detroit

1. A huge example of ambiguity in this play is the question of who the characters are. There are a lot of questions unanswered about Sharon and Kenny. Who are these mysterious new neighbors? How are they moving into the suburb with low level jobs and previous addictions. A lot of things do not add up with this couple. Similarly, a lot of questions about the action in this play are unanswered. Short and outlandish clips of action make the story hard to fully piece together; however, it is clear this choice is intentional. 
2. I am struggling to write about the irony because almost nothing in this script is concrete enough to be considered a reveal to the audience. For example, we infer that Sharon and Kenny may be lying about who they are; however, I am not sure if this hint is considered irony. I do like the connection between all of the injuries and the relationships disintegrating  this is irrelevant but it is a connection I wanted to touch on. Perhaps other examples of dramatic irony occur during the discussions between the ladies and men. Some of the information they divulge their significant others are unaware of. 
3. One of the largest reality checks in this play occurs in the final Act when Ben and Mary finally discover that Sharon and Kenny are not who they seem. This is a clear moment where an outside character is informing Ben and Mary of a fact. It is interesting that these reality checks stand out. This fact says something about this play world and how vague it is. 
I think that ambiguity is most crucial to this story because it makes the story more encompassing. This story takes place in a unstated city with couples that could be like anyone else. The less details, the more poignant this story is. The way it was written, Detroit makes a huge impact on readers. The audience can relate to this story and the horrific thought that this story is not far fetched.