PPT-Neoclassical Theater & Satire

satire sătīr noun A literary work in which human vice or folly is attacked through irony derision or wit It aims to improve society by its humorous criticism A branch of literature constituting such works. =. existentialism + symbolic satire. Theater of the Absurd . emerged in Europe and the U.S. after World War II. people were discouraged by the unjustness of the world. Existentialism. Theater of the Absurd began at the same time as existentialism.. Catch-22. "They're trying to kill me," Yossarian told him calmly.. "No one's trying to kill you," Clevinger cried.. "Then why are they shooting at me?" Yossarian asked.. "They're shooting at . everyone. Remember that . The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. is a satire of slavery. This means that it is ridiculing slavery through mockery, parody, sarcasm, or through other satirical devices.. Defined. Satire is a genre of literature, and sometimes graphic and performing arts, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, corporations, government or society itself, into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon and as a tool to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society.. Things you already laugh at but now have to define in a way which will take the fun out of them.. Part one: Satire. Satire is a type of writing that uses humor to expose and ridicule vice and folly.. =. existentialism + symbolic satire. Theater of the Absurd . emerged in Europe and the U.S. after World War II. people were discouraged by the unjustness of the world. Existentialism. Theater of the Absurd began at the same time as existentialism.. Neoclassical Art. Drew inspiration from “classical” art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. 1. st. hand observation and reproduction of antique works. New science of archeology brought forth remnants of buried civilizations of great beauty. . Satire is a style of rhetoric that exposes vices and foolishness in people and society . Satire generally uses humor, irony, sarcasm, and other techniques to get an emotional reaction from the audience. Quis. . custodiet. . custodes. ?. “But who is to keep guard / Over the guards themselves?” . (Juvenal . Satire. 6 p. 140). Agenda. Discussion?. What would Juvenal say?. Recap and Update. Roman Values: Sexuality and Gender. emphasis: reason, logic, order, balance, individual . (over group). Locke: social contract exists between the gov’t and people. . “natural rights” of life, liberty, property. logical justification for Glorious Revolution. Satire (Noun): . A literary manner which combines humor with criticism for the purpose of instruction or the improvement of . humanity. Modern Satirists. Early Western Satirists. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745): . Quis. . custodiet. . custodes. ?. “But who is to keep guard / Over the guards themselves?” . (Juvenal . Satire. 6 p. 140). Agenda. Discussion?. What would Juvenal say?. Recap and Update. Roman Values: Sexuality and Gender. --Jonathan Swift. Methods. Madness. Major players. Satire. “A literary manner that blends a critical attitude with humor and wit for the purpose of improving human institutions or humanity.” (Holman). Satire Defined. A literary genre that uses different devices to expose humanity’s vices and foibles, . giving momentum to change or reform. through ridicule.. It is a manner of writing that mixes a critical attitude with wit and humor in an .