A reoccurring aspect in most literature is irony. Dramatic irony refers to the device of using information that the reader knows, but one or more characters are unaware of.
The most noticeable use of dramatic irony in the Princess Bride is right after Dread Pirate Roberts reveals his identity as Wesley to Buttercup. Wesley states that now that they have gotten lose of Prince Humperdink's men, they are a few feet away from safety in the fire swamp.
The following video shows Wesley explaining the dangers of the fire swamp, which further helps show just how dangerous it is.
The most noticeable use of dramatic irony in the Princess Bride is right after Dread Pirate Roberts reveals his identity as Wesley to Buttercup. Wesley states that now that they have gotten lose of Prince Humperdink's men, they are a few feet away from safety in the fire swamp.
The following video shows Wesley explaining the dangers of the fire swamp, which further helps show just how dangerous it is.
After overcoming the fire swamp, which seemed dangerous enough, both Wesley and Buttercup are very exhausted. What happens next is even more ironic, as they are then caught by Humperdink, right after navigating what seemed to have been Wesley's most difficult obstacle, until now.