Satire vs. Parody: An MMA Showdown of Humor
Dive into the hilarious world of satire and parody with this engaging comparison. Explore the distinctions between these two creative forms of humor—satire aims to critique societal norms and provoke thought, while parody offers lighthearted imitation for sheer amusement. From the ancient Greeks and their playful narratives to modern-day comedic brilliance in TV shows like "The Simpsons," this piece illustrates the evolution and significance of both genres. Join the fight for laughter and enlightenment through the art of satire versus parody.
Satire vs. Parody: An MMA Showdown of Humor
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Satire vs. Parody An MMA Showdown
Parody • A humorous interpretation of a character, situation, etc., for humor’s sake only. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Parody • TV, movies, comics, books, etc. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Satire • A humorous interpretation of a character, situation, etc., with society’s best interests at heart. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Satire • May be good - humored, or it can be bitter and unsparing • Stories, Novels, Poems, Songs Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
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Satire • Famous example: “The Rape of the Lock” - Alexander Pope - satirizes the trivial pursuits of the idle wealthy Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Satire • Began with the ancient Greeks, but also sprang up in ancient Rome • Horatian Satire: playfully amusing and seeks to correct vice or foolishness with gentle laughter and understanding (Pope’s satire is Horatian). • Juvenalian Satire: provokes a darker kind of laughter. It is often bitter and criticizes corruption or incompetence with score and outrage (see Swift, “Gulliver’s Travels”). Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Satire • Satire flourished during the 17th and 18th centuries, the “golden age” of satire. • Sought to protect their highly developed civilization from corruption by attacking hypocrisy, arrogance, greed, vanity and stupidity. • With a few exceptions – Lord Byron, William Thackeray and Samuel Butler in England and Mark Twain in America – the popularity of satire faded in the 19th Century. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Satire • Most recent satire has been Juvenalian to the extreme: “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. • Also Doonesbury, Dilbert, SNL, MadTV, The Simpsons, Family Guy. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Reading AssignmentSee online homework sked for details • For Wednesday • “A Modest Proposal” • pp. 612-622 • Lesson 9, Vocab Book, Due Thursday • (Fri. for D Block) • Quiz Friday • (Mon. for C Block) Free Template from www.brainybetty.com
Satire Assignment • You need to create your own satire in which you mock politics, society, the school system, etc. • You may create a comic, draw a picture and provide captions, create a poster using pictures from a magazine, or you may write an essay! Free Template from www.brainybetty.com