Throughout the history of literature, writers have used a variety of different literary devices to reach their intended audiences. “Literary Devices refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her messages in a simple manner to the readers. When employed properly, the different literary devices help readers to appreciate, interpret and analyze a literary work”(Literary Devices Editors). Many great authors are knowledgeable about the various types of literary devices that can be used in a way to exemplify the points they are intending to make. One such literary device that can be and has been used throughout literature is satire. According to Douglas Harper, satire is, “An obsolete kind of literary composition in which the vices and follies of the author's enemies were expounded with imperfect tenderness.” This is saying that satire
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One way in which Chaucer uses satire is when he describes his beliefs as agreeing with those of the Monk. “That was a text he held not worth an oyster And I agreed and said his views were sound”(pg. 102 lines 186-187). In this, Chaucer is saying that he agrees with what the Monk is saying about the text that he preaches not being worth anything. “The narrator really doesn't agree with the Monk's opinion that the rules are outdated. He is using sarcasm to make his point that the Monk chooses not to follow the rules because they hamper his lifestyle of hunting, owning possessions, and eating fine foods”(Wshoe). Through this, the source is exemplifying the idea that Chaucer uses satire as a way to express the idea that he does not agree with the way that the Monk is acting, without having to say it outright. Chaucer uses this satire as a way to connect to churchgoers by attacking the church. Chaucer attacks the church by exploiting weaknesses present in the church through corrupt officials such as the
One way in which Chaucer uses satire is when he describes his beliefs as agreeing with those of the Monk. “That was a text he held not worth an oyster And I agreed and said his views were sound”(pg. 102 lines 186-187). In this, Chaucer is saying that he agrees with what the Monk is saying about the text that he preaches not being worth anything. “The narrator really doesn't agree with the Monk's opinion that the rules are outdated. He is using sarcasm to make his point that the Monk chooses not to follow the rules because they hamper his lifestyle of hunting, owning possessions, and eating fine foods”(Wshoe). Through this, the source is exemplifying the idea that Chaucer uses satire as a way to express the idea that he does not agree with the way that the Monk is acting, without having to say it outright. Chaucer uses this satire as a way to connect to churchgoers by attacking the church. Chaucer attacks the church by exploiting weaknesses present in the church through corrupt officials such as the