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    satire in pardoner's tale

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    Satire in the Pardoner’s Tale The Canterbury Tales is one of the greatest analogy of stories in English language‚ for its satirical language that had great impact in British society. One of the tales‚ the pardoner’s tale‚ which comes after the Physician’s Tale and before the Shipman’s Tale‚ is one of the best piece of literature demonstrating the use of satire. The pardoner’s tale satirizes the hypocritical pardoners who do the deeds that they themselves condemn‚ stupidity of drunkenness‚ and the

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    For many years‚ satire – “a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor‚ irony‚ exaggeration‚ or ridicule” – has been a tool used by authors to bring attention to a specific topic. One of the most famous satires is Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Within these tales is the “Pardoner’s Tale‚” which is a satirical and allegorical poem mocking the corruption of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church

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    In all examples of satire the NFL is credited to the allegations of their players and crimes and what they do to combat it. In the first article it talks about all the wonderful thing the NFL is doing and how I show to the world like an open book‚ but then calls everyone very brash names. This shows that the writer believes the complete opposite‚ that they are very lucrative. I believe this article is mediocre at best for satire. This article show the flaws of the NFL and sandals‚ but it doesn’t

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    Satire in Gulivers Travels

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    Satire in Gulliver’s Travels Satire is a literary genre of Greek origin (satyr)‚ in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn‚ derision‚ or ridicule. Although satire is usually meant to be funny‚ its purpose is often irony or sarcasm‚ ideally with the intent of shaming individuals‚ religion‚ and communities themselves‚ into improvement. In Gulliver’s Travels‚ satire is shown through narration‚ setting‚ character‚ and plot. Jonathan Swift uses utopia and dystopia as elements of setting‚ and

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    Dave Chappelle Satire

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    Dave Chappelle’s comedy has made numerous aspects of American race relations and racial stereotypes subject to ridicule in a manner that has both united and divided. On one hand‚ his name became synonymous with comedy for the younger generations; on the other‚ his values caused him to question his own comedy‚ leading him to effectively terminate his career. “In the Wake of ’The Nigger Pixie’: Dave Chappelle and the Politics of Crossover Comedy” by Bambi Haggins demonstrates that Chappelle’s comedic

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    Alexander III of Macedon‚ known as Alexander the Great (born 356BCE)‚ was the son of King Philip II of Macedon. When his father died in 336 BCE‚ Alexander would take the throne and start his brilliant conquest of the known world. He is remembered to this day both for his military genius/battle tactics and the way he handled the people he conquered. He is also recognized for his tremendous role in spreading Greek culture and ways of life throughout the world creating what historians call the “Hellenistic

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    Advice to Youth Satire

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    adult and teen satire. But it mostly‚ pokes fun at the stereotypical advice and coaching given to youth through the use of firearms. However‚ the last sentence has a much darker and more of a bitter tone‚ and attacks the teachings he has just mocked‚ “Build your character thoughtfully and painstakingly upon these precepts‚ and by and by‚ when you have got it built‚ you will be surprised and gratified to see how nicely and sharply it resembles everybody else’s.” Twain uses satire in describing the

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    Satire Paper

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    Aime farfan English 12B Ms. Wright April 29‚ 2013 Who is the real monster? In all stories there are many roles to play but the most important roles is the role of the bad guy and what he/she bring to the story. The bad guy role is played by the monster or at least that what your make to believe in the story he is created by victor a man who’s purpose was to create life or was it society who judged the monster for being what he was created to be. The question remains who is the real monster

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    Satire on Cheerleading

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    When the word "cheerleader" comes to mind‚ many think of skinny blondes shouting "go team" while waving pom-poms in the air in short and skimpy shorts. Well‚ its true. All cheerleaders are meant to do is help get the fans more into the basketball and football game. So‚ what’s the purpose of these dumb blondes? Absolutely nothing. To make it onto this squad you need only a few credentials: you must be close to failing (actually failing will get you kicked off by the administration)‚ dye your hair

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    November 29‚ 2011 No Basketball Anymore When most Americans hear the abbreviation “NBA” they think of the National Basketball Association‚ but when I hear “NBA” I think of three simple words: No Basketball Anymore. And see that is exactly what I propose should happen. It seems that the never-ending NBA lockout has become quite a troublesome part of many American’s lives. The stress of always wondering when they get to watch their favorite sport again is overwhelming and the financial toll it has

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