satire/irony/dystopia

English

Satire

Bitter, critical, resentful, Pointing out the world’s flaws; ridicules humanity, Aim/desire to change the world for the better

Irony

Clear-sighted, Acknowledging/knowing world’s flaws, Accepting the world for what it is; hopelessness

Satire Archetypes

• Incongruity: things seem out of place or absurd

• Lack of logical plot:ideas or events are out of typical order

• Hyperbole  (exaggeration) or understatement (oversimplifying) 

• Thinly developed characters characters are basic and surface level

Irony/Anti-Hero Archetypes

• Defies of standard morals or ethics, has obvious flaws.

• May do “bad” things for the greater good.

• Has an overall negative or unpopular worldview; is typically very pessimistic or cynical.

• Has an internal struggle or doubts themself.

• Rebels against authority or societal norms, or feels that something is fundamentally wrong in their society

• Wants to be “heroic” but sometimes lacks the skills to be one

• Often feels trapped or like they’re struggling to escape

Dystopia Definition

A type of satire that portrays a society that is undesirable or frightening, perhaps one where there is suffering or injustice or one that is post-apocalyptic.

Dystopia Archetypes

• Loss of Freedom: Loss of independent thought and freedom because of increased surveillance, technology and/or control

• Worship of Idol: An authority figure or concept is worshiped by the citizens of the society

• Conformity: Citizens are forced to conform to society’s norms/rules

• Censorship: Government or authority figures keep information secret or change facts

• Survival: Characters must go to the extreme to survive