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An Analysis of A Shiner Like a Diamond by David Sedaris
David Sedaris
Irony
Psychology
Satire
David Sedaris uses satire to depict the dysfunctional dynamic between his father and sister Amy in “A Shiner Like a Diamond.” Amy’s entire life, her father obsessively scrutinizes her appearance, likening his intensity to that of a pimp. He firmly believes that a woman’s physical beauty holds the utmost value. Amy, a naturally strong and…
The Goal of Satire
Jonathan Swift
Satire
Satire is a writing technique used to show readers the flaws and foolishness of an individual/people or society. The author writes in a way that exposes and criticizes the thing that is being satirized. The goal of satire is to expose the wrongdoing of a person/people or society so that it can be better and…
Use of Satire in Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Satire
How does Austen use satire to communicate tone and theme in Pride and Prejudice? Austen often uses satire in reference to Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine to “poke fun” at the “morals” or “constitutions”, if you may, that were put upon British residents in the Georgian and Victorian Eras. Here are some quotes from the…
Annotated Bibliography and Tentative Thesis Example
Knowledge
Satire
Truth
Cope, Kevin Lee. Criteria of Certainty: Truth and Judgement in the English Enlightenment. Lexington, KY: University Press of Kentucky, 1990 Lee reflected on the epistemology of engagement in the English Enlightenment perspective by examining the role the system and system making played in the act of believing and in the author’s commitment to the…