1) Irony: Utilized heavily to show the sharp contrast between expected traditional respect and the reality of defiance or subversion among leaders and community members.

2) Metaphor: The title and surrounding motifs act as a driving metaphor for unpeaceful reigns, deep guilt, and heavy, agonizing burdens.

3) Dialogue: Used extensively to reveal character arrogance, underlying sarcasm, and the ideological divide between characters.

4) Suspense: Maintained as the narrative reveals the tragic consequences of the sacrilege and the community’s rigid traditional demands.