Political satire

In clergyman Johnathan Swift’s essay, A Modest Proposal, Swift presents a proposal that small children should be sold for food. Swift supports his proposal by providing examples of how selling the small children would be beneficial, describing how his proposed system would be set up, and also by supporting his proposal with logical evidence that shows he spent time creating a well-crafted argument. Swift’s purpose is to present an absurd proposal in order to show how absurd the poverty level in…

Proposal” in opposition to the cruel laws imposed by the English. Swift did not write this because he particularly liked the Irish, but because he despised the inhumanity of the English. Swift’s unique view of the situation explains why he uses his satire not only to criticize the English but also the Irish. At the time that “A Modest Proposal” was written people of English descent had control over Ireland. England used its power over Ireland for the profit of the English with disregard for the…

Satire Used In Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales (The Use of Juvenalian and Horatian Satire in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales) In Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, he writes of many different characters, this includes a prologue of each describing themselves, and their tale they have to tell to the rest. It is quoted from a historical context, “Chaucer served in a variety of positions as diplomat and civil servant, including as a Member of Parliament, comptroller of customs, head of secret…

The Screwtape Letters Literary Analysis The Screwtape letters is a satire written by C.S. Lewis is a classic British literature novel in which many of the themes present are still used today. The letters are about two devils named Screwtape and Wormwood who are trying to steer a man whom they call “The Patient” away from believing in Christianity. Wormwood uses techniques to sway the beliefs of the patient like pointing out hypocrisy in the church. Wormwood and Screwtape also point out some…

The author in the article from The Onion argues that MagnaSoles shoe inserts stimulate and soothe the wearer’s feet. The author supports his or her argument by comparing MagnaSoles shoe inserts to other brands of shoe inserts. The author’s purpose is to convince consumers to buy MagnaSoles shoe inserts because they soothe and heal the foot at the same time. The author appeals to consumers who buy shoe inserts by the use of diction, hyperboles, and irony. He or she gives uses these methods to…

A Modest Proposal, a famous satire written by Jonathan Swift cunningly tells of the tragedy that is taking place in Ireland. Swift’s descriptive storytelling and whimsical tone bring life to this satire. These two reasons are why I chose to use A Modest Proposal as my text to analyze. To have a better understanding of how to analyze this satire the literary element of my choosing will be style, tone, and irony. Style, tone, and irony each have specific distinct ways to allude the reader to what…

Humor is a way to show opinions in a light-hearted manner. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a satire that talks about everything from religion to technology, politics to reality. Although the book is older, it is still relevant for readers today and the issues that are discussed are usually universal in their meaning, and to Society. Douglas Adams presents an idea as if it is ridiculous and it appears ridiculous to the reader, but then relates this ‘ridiculous’ idea in the day to day…

According to The Miami Herald, “Hoot is a rollicking a righteous story.” Some people say that “Hoot” is boring 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…

Swift uses Gulliver as ploy to mock European politics using events taken around the time of the novel’s creation. Mentions of English politics and how much politics actually have a hold on England is slipped under the rug, that being said, the political jargon is used to address a more serious matter. The governments and their inhabitants Gulliver encounters are a representation of the English and how they come to terms living with it. The first point used by Swift is to acknowledge the fact…

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…