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Introduction to the Satire Because funny stuff is funny stuff

The Anatomy of Satire “‘Tis the intent and business of the stage, To copy out the follies of the age, To hold to every man a faithful glass, And show him of what species he’s an ass” -- John Vanburgh, The Provoked Wife (1697)

What is Satire? Satire is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles. A writer in a satire uses fictional characters, which stand for real people, to expose and condemn their corruption.irony

What is Satire? A writer may point a satire toward a person, a country or even the entire world. Usually, a satire is a comical piece of writing which makes fun of an individual or a society to expose its stupidity and shortcomings. In addition, he hopes that those he criticizes will improve their characters by overcoming their weaknesses.

What is NOT Satire? Saying, "GEORGE BUSH LOOKS LIKE A MONKEY" isn't satire, because you could just as easily make fun of the appearance of anyone.

Satire doesn't have to be political, but it has to cut to the core of the hypocrisy/idiocy of its real-life target in a way such that the most frequent targets are stupid political or social viewpoints.

The Function of Satire The role of satire is to ridicule or criticize those vices in the society, which the writer considers a threat to civilization. The writer considers it his obligation to expose these vices for the betterment of humanity.

The Function of Satire Therefore, the function of satire is not to make others laugh at persons or ideas they make fun of. It intends to warn the public and to change their opinions about the prevailing corruption/conditions in society.

Types of Satire Horatian: gentle, sympathetic form of satire. Mildly mocks the subject. The audience is asked to laugh at themselves as much as the players.

Types of Satire Juvenalian/juvenille: harsh and bitter satire

Two Types of Satirists Optimist  Likes people, but thinks they are rather blind and foolish  Tells the truth with a smile  Cures people of their ignorance  Writes in order to heal  Uses Horatian satire

Two Types of Satirists Pessimist  Loves individuals, hates mankind  Aim is to wound, to punish, to destroy  Uses Juvenalian satire

Forms of Satire Diatribe, Invective:  Direct attack  Stated without irony or sarcasm  Do not have to figure out what the satirist is trying to say  Dennis Miller, Chris Rock, George Carlin

Forms of Satire Caricature, Exaggeration:  Distortion for emphasis  Usually focuses on powerful subjects  Emphasize physical characteristics in order to make deeper criticism

Parody Imitation which, through distortion and exaggeration, evokes amusement, derision, and sometimes scorn Borrows a pre-existing form The Daily Show, The Colbert Report Spaceballs

Types of Parody Burlesque:  Vulgar  Treats subject with ridicule, vulgarity, distortion, and contempt  “Dear companions hug and kiss, Toast old Glorious in your piss” -- Jonathan Swift on the Irish parliament

Parody  “Amish Paradise” Weird Al Yankovic

Types of Parody Mock-heroic  “like a laughing child wearing a full-scale suit of majestic armor”  Grand diction, lofty style  Takes a trivial or repellent theme and treats it with grandeur or feigned solemnity  The Onion Headline: “Loser Spends Entire Day in Bed”