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Comment on Augustan Verse Satire as Humorous Depiction of the Follies People and the Contemporary Society

 UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION(Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2024)

Augustan verse satire, exemplified by writers like Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift, humorously exposes the absurdities and vices of individuals and society. These satirists used sharp wit and irony to highlight the moral decay, hypocrisy, and pretensions of their time. Pope’s The Rape of the Lock is a mock-heroic satire that ridicules the vanity and superficiality of the aristocracy by elevating a trivial event— the cutting of a lock of hair— to epic proportions. Through this exaggerated treatment, Pope humorously criticizes society’s misplaced priorities.

Similarly, Swift's Gulliver's Travels uses satire to critique political corruption, intellectual arrogance, and human folly. His depiction of ridiculous, often grotesque societies reflects a biting critique of contemporary culture.

These satirical works are humorous yet pointed, encouraging readers to reflect on their own behaviors and societal values. The combination of humor and moral commentary allowed Augustan writers to entertain and provoke thought simultaneously.

((((((Evaluating the Answer:I focused on key satirists and their works, emphasizing the balance between humor and critique in Augustan verse satire, providing specific examples to support the analysis. ))))))

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