Defining SatireO Satire: A tool writers use to critique or point

out a flaw in society, an organization, or an individual.

O Satire adds a comedic or absurd element while pretending to take itself seriously.

O It is not simply making fun of something; rather, it helps us think about familiar things in a new way, while making fun of something is usually destructive rather than helpful.

Satirical Devices • Exaggeration : Representing something

beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

• Absurdity (Incongruity) : To present things that are incongruous or are ridiculous to the surroundings.

• Reversal : The opposite of the normal order

• Parody : Imitate the techniques and/or style of another person, place, or thing.

Shrek

As you watch a clip from Shrek, watch for satire (and allusions).

-What is the scene critiquing and how?

Satire in ShrekSatirical Devices

Satirical Devices in Shrek

OExaggeration

OAbsurdity

OReversal

OParody

O Princess Fiona defeats Robin Hood and his Merry Men without any help or weapons.

O Princess Fiona uses her ponytail to deliver a knockout punch to one of the Merry Men.

O The roles of the hero and the damsel in distress have been reversed. Fiona does not want to be rescued.

O The fight scene is an exaggerated imitation of the martial arts style and special effects, alluding to movies such as The Matrix and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Satire in ShrekOWhat was the scene, and Shrek in

general, critiquing? • Typical fairytales. • Hollywood

O In what ways does it make us think about familiar things in a new way?• Damsel in distress…NO! • Contrary to popular fairytales, the princess does

not need rescuing by a handsome man. • The role of man and woman has been changed.

OThe traditional story of the knight rescuing the damsel-in-distress is not a realistic depiction of the roles filled by men and women in modern society.

OCurrent Hollywood action movies like The Matrix have become ridiculous because they are too focused on special effects.

Satire in Shrek cont.

Satire in the NFLO Marshawn Lynch- “I’m Just Here

so I Don’t get Fined”

O Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman- Satire