Satire/ Humor

Literature is always changing. This art form is integral part. It is gaining a lot of popularity in today’s writings. Firstly let’s understand humor: I am humorous. Will this make you laugh. No, because you have not experienced it. So satire and humor go hand in hand. Satirical works often contain "straight" humor, usually to give relief from what might otherwise be more like “preaching”.

The journey of history is too long being mentioned in pages. 

One thing we cannot get rid of is Renaissance. It is a cultural movement originated from 14^th century to 17th century which means rebirth. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historical era, as a cultural movement, it encompassed a flowering of literature, science, art, religion, and as a cultural movement it impacted our society and gave new dimension to the art and living style of people. It brought humor on the interface. It is the period of transition from medieval to modern. Simple words it is phase of revival. It gave birth to many art forms and one of the art form is “Satire”. This fuses Satire and humor.

Gulliver travels of Jonnathen Swift are one of the must read books for all. It is a masterpiece of satire. Authors like Pope, Jonathan swift are master of this form.

Coming back to the writing form of satire:

·         At no point reader should loose humor.

·         Characters should be strong enough

·         Believable characters.

·         Situations can be hypothetical but incidents should have connect with the readers.

·         Readers do not indulge in the emotional aspect while reading rather their senses are active.

·         Readers should be critical.

·         Narration should be in first form.

·         Not advisable to have back and forth movement in writing.

·         Less use of flash back.

·         One should be aware of the facts else readers will not enjoy.

·         As a writer never undervalue your reader as he can understand.

·         Don’t get descriptive.

·         Reading between the lines is very important aspect.

·         Let your reader have space to form judgment so that they can enjoy your satire.

·         Current and updated topics should be the background.

So, next time when you try to read or write satires keep these in mind. This may help to write or read .