Before Loot, I thought I understood satire, but I’m not sure anymore. Satire incorporates irony and exaggeration to criticize humanity’s vices, especially in a political context. After reading Joe Orton’s Loot, I couldn’t associate it with satire. However, the political element attached to most satires connected with Truscott’s character. Truscott represented corruption; he assaulted Hal then he accepted Hal’s bribe in a heartbeat. Besides these points, Loot didn’t scream satire.
I attempted to search examples to explain satire better. For most of the examples, I hadn’t read them which made it difficult to discern the satirical elements. However, I have read George Orwell’s Animal Farm and I understand how it’s a satire. From what I remember,
I attempted to search examples to explain satire better. For most of the examples, I hadn’t read them which made it difficult to discern the satirical elements. However, I have read George Orwell’s Animal Farm and I understand how it’s a satire. From what I remember,