Jonathan Swift’s opinion on satire dictates that it is a form of storytelling that is entirely devoid of self-criticism. Instead, satire of that time focused on critiquing society’s vices in comparison with the speakers high virtue. Although this may be true for the time; society has changed, and with it so has our style of satire. Society has evolved into a mass of selfish individuals seeking to promote their laudable activities and traits to a world that won’t listen and doesn’t care. While this may be a sad and deplorable way for everyday people to act, it is a healthy inspiration for societal commentaries and satire. Unlike earlier works, today’s satire is able to realize that it is just as absurd as the society it means to ridicule. Because
