Satire
Satire
An Introduction
So, what is it?
Satire - n.
the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize
people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics
and other topical issues.
It provides
critical commentary on humanity through a humorous lens.
Satirical Examples in Popular Culture
●
TV programmes: The weekly with Charlie Pickering, Summer
Heights High
●
Music parodies
●
Political cartoons
●
Satirical news sites
A History of Satire: A Modest Proposal
Examining this piece from the 18th century shows us that satire is timeless in
its effectiveness to drive critical narrative through humour.
A bit of context:
Written in 1729 by Jonathan Swift, who believed England was exploiting
Ireland. Many Irishmen worked farms owned by Englishmen who charged
high rents – so high that the Irish were frequently unable to pay them.
Consequently, many Irish farming families lived on the edge of starvation.
A Modest Proposal: An Excerpt
I have been told by a knowledgeable American that a year-old-infant is a “most
delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or
boiled. . . .” Therefore, I suggest that of the 120,000 new infants of poor
parents, 20,000 be reserved for breeding and the rest be sold to people of
quality.
What makes
A Modest Proposal
effective satire?
Blurred Lines Between Reality and Satire
Visit
The Betoota Advocate: ‘Australia’s Oldest Newspaper’:
http://www.betootaadvocate.com/category/headlines/
Browse today’s headline news articles and select an article that appeals to
you.
Provide a brief summary of the article.
What makes this satirical? How do you know?
What social or political commentary is the writer making about this piece?
Share your responses with the class.
Bonus Resources:
VlogBrothers’ take on Parks and Rec
:
https://youtu.be/l4-kItwN71c
‘A Modest Proposal’ Summary
:
http://www.shmoop.com/a-modest-proposal/
‘A Modest Proposal’ Full Text
:
http://art-bin.com/art/omodest.html
The Onion
- America’s version of The Betoota:
http://www.theonion.com/
Diving into the age-old craft of satire, this introduction offers a comprehensive analysis of its essence, impact, and forms. Delve into the realm of satire and grasp its power to entertain, challenge, and provoke thought in societal discourse. Explore the nuances and techniques employed by satirists to convey their critiques with wit and humor. Uncover the layers of satire's purpose and its role in shaping public opinion and discourse. Embark on a journey through the world of satire and discover its enduring relevance and influence in contemporary society.
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Satire An Introduction
So, what is it? Satire - n. the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. It provides critical commentary on humanity through a humorous lens.
Satirical Examples in Popular Culture TV programmes: The weekly with Charlie Pickering, Summer Heights High Music parodies Political cartoons Satirical news sites
A History of Satire: A Modest Proposal Examining this piece from the 18th century shows us that satire is timeless in its effectiveness to drive critical narrative through humour. A bit of context: Written in 1729 by Jonathan Swift, who believed England was exploiting Ireland. Many Irishmen worked farms owned by Englishmen who charged high rents so high that the Irish were frequently unable to pay them. Consequently, many Irish farming families lived on the edge of starvation.
A Modest Proposal: An Excerpt I have been told by a knowledgeable American that a year-old-infant is a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled. . . . Therefore, I suggest that of the 120,000 new infants of poor parents, 20,000 be reserved for breeding and the rest be sold to people of quality. What makes A Modest Proposal effective satire?
Blurred Lines Between Reality and Satire Visit The Betoota Advocate: Australia s Oldest Newspaper : http://www.betootaadvocate.com/category/headlines/ Browse today s headline news articles and select an article that appeals to you. Provide a brief summary of the article. What makes this satirical? How do you know? What social or political commentary is the writer making about this piece? Share your responses with the class.
Bonus Resources: VlogBrothers take on Parks and Rec: https://youtu.be/l4-kItwN71c A Modest Proposal Summary: http://www.shmoop.com/a-modest-proposal/ A Modest Proposal Full Text: http://art-bin.com/art/omodest.html The Onion - America s version of The Betoota: http://www.theonion.com/
