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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
Part 2, Chapter 35: Heartache
Explanation and Analysis—Little Women Part II:
Alcott wrote the second volume of Little Women ("Part II") as a satire of stereotypical women's fiction. Frustrated by traditional literary expectations, she rejected the tired tropes of her generation. Instead of capitulating to her publisher's requests and marrying off the girls in a wholly-happy fashion, Alcott instead chose to torture Jo until she was, in a sense, broken enough to marry her suitor. The following passage from Chapter 35 captures Jo's initial feelings toward marriage:
"Nothing more, except that I don't believe I shall ever marry. I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man."
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Part 2, Chapter 41: Learning to Forget
Explanation and Analysis—Little Women Part II:
Alcott wrote the second volume of Little Women ("Part II") as a satire of stereotypical women's fiction. Frustrated by traditional literary expectations, she rejected the tired tropes of her generation. Instead of capitulating to her publisher's requests and marrying off the girls in a wholly-happy fashion, Alcott instead chose to torture Jo until she was, in a sense, broken enough to marry her suitor. The following passage from Chapter 35 captures Jo's initial feelings toward marriage:
Unlock with LitCharts A+"Nothing more, except that I don't believe I shall ever marry. I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man."
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Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone
Explanation and Analysis—Little Women Part II:
Alcott wrote the second volume of Little Women ("Part II") as a satire of stereotypical women's fiction. Frustrated by traditional literary expectations, she rejected the tired tropes of her generation. Instead of capitulating to her publisher's requests and marrying off the girls in a wholly-happy fashion, Alcott instead chose to torture Jo until she was, in a sense, broken enough to marry her suitor. The following passage from Chapter 35 captures Jo's initial feelings toward marriage:
Unlock with LitCharts A+"Nothing more, except that I don't believe I shall ever marry. I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man."
Related Themes:
