News satire

In his book titled “The Future of Life”, Edward O. Wilson effectively utilizes satire to illustrate the unproductive nature of an Environmentalist versus People-First debate. By lacking a complete arsenal of constructively, statistically, and logically correct arguments, both point of views were explained with the use of overly dramatic irony, extreme real life examples, and outlandishly childish name-calling. Wilson is able to depict a ludicrous display of an utmost unconstructive argument that…

but this book is filled with plot twists, comedy, and relatable characters! “Hoot” is so much more than what you think. “Hoot” is a book that gives you a detailed background of every character in the story. For example, on page 3 the book brings up a new character named Dana Matherson. As soon as he is brought up the author starts bringing up what Dana has done in the past. Another example is on page 22 when Beatrice Leep is introduced to the story. Hiaasen starts telling the reader what she…

Johnathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels focuses on Gulliver, a surgeon/explorer, who is on the quest to find an adventure. Swift allows Gulliver to be a quick witted and tongue-in-cheek kind of character which further expands the story. When Gulliver expresses his feeling towards Lilliputians, he feels as if he is a god among men but changes when he encounters the Houyhnhnms as he sees human beings as savage-like creatures. Swift uses Gulliver as ploy to mock European politics using events taken…

Both authors are trying to reach out to communities constructed by comedians that specifically use satire to strengthen their…

Jonathan Swift's anonymously wrote the modest proposal was to end the food shortage in Ireland and feel the hunger crisis within stimulating the exchange and regulating the overpopulation of poverty of the poor. However, the author deceives the readers implying the idea came from an acquaintance from America stated how tasty infant’s meat was delicious and tender and the special way the chef prepares by basted, stewed, baked, boiled and roasted. Therefore, the baby skin turned into beautiful…

“ ‘Oh. Pangloss. Pangloss! Martin. Martin! Oh. my dearest Cunegonde! What kind of a universe is this? ’ sighed Candide on board the Dutch ship. – ‘A really huffy and really detestable 1. ’ replied Martin. – ‘You have been to England. ’ said Candide. ‘Are they as mad at that place as in France? ’ – ‘It’s a different type of lunacy. ’ said Martin. ‘As you know. the two states are at war over a few estates of snow on the Canadian boundary line. and they are passing instead more on their lovely war…

are bound to be innovations and biases present. A form of entertainment known as the late night talk show will often go into political topics for the viewers entertainment. Late night talk shows supposedly provide a great alternative to traditional news media outlets however their partisan bias typically misinform viewers instead of serving a function of convincing/propaganda. Late night talk show hosts often deliberately manipulate their talking points in order to perpetuate a narrative that…

In 1729 in Ireland during a time of economic struggles a man named Jonathan Swift wrote and essay entitled “A Modest Proposal.” This essay he wrote told the solution for Ireland to gain money and stopping any famine is simple for all we most do is eat the overpopulation of children on the land. He goes on to say that poor beggar children will be easily fatten up and brought to the butcher to be properly cut to be sold to Ireland's rich and hungry. Bring down both the unemployment rate and the…

Utopian texts attempt to caution society of its flaws through the portrayal of radical ideals and values. This is inherent in Thomas More’s Utopia, which highlights idiosyncratic corruption and greed of 16th century England in contrast with an ideal egalitarian society. Utopia illustrates the idea of public ownership, using verisimilitude to present it as a more viable method of social organisation compared to private ownership in the Monarchy. Furthermore, the text questions the nature of…

Throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain writes about a great variety of social institutions within the American society, mocking them. The style he uses to write about these outside subjects, shows that he is not only describing them humorously but also making the audience view them in a criticizing way. The way he portrays America through his criticisms and ridicules changes the meaning of the overall message. Family feuds, slavery, and wealth and greed were all written about…