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Definition of Satire
Satire is the use of humor, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize something or someone. Public figures, such as politicians, are often the subject of satire, but satirists can take... read full definition
Satire is the use of humor, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize something or someone. Public figures, such as politicians, are often the subject of... read full definition
Satire is the use of humor, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize something or someone. Public figures, such as politicians... read full definition
Key Examples in Kafka on the Shore
Chapter 30
Explanation and Analysis—Hoshino’s Attitude:
Hoshino is a low-class, ex-army truck driver whose response to the confusing, metaphysical events of the novel is often blasé or perplexed. His proximity to events of seemingly cosmic significance satirizes typical human nature. The preoccupation of most of the other characters with psychology, philosophy, and metaphysics makes Hoshino’s ignorance stand out.
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