Posted 18th August 2012 at 02:27 AM by Paxton25 sat•ire [sá ti-ur] n. 1. use of wit to criticize behavior: the use of wit, especially irony, sarcasm, and ridicule, to criticize faults
Satire can be a very useful device for exposing serious flaws in a society where free speech is being censored and/or people are being deceived by government propaganda.
However, satire can also be used to belittle and confuse those who believe that something is very wrong with their country and its institutions and to discourage people... |