Satire. subcatagories: Horatian and Juvenalian
Candide is mainly a Horatian satire because Voltaire pokes fun at different cultures, people, etc. There are some aspects of Juvenalian satire in Candide, but it is not as prominent as Horatian satire.
Horatian, Juvenalian and Menippean or Varronian. Horatian satire is when the speaker is witty and tolerant. Juvenalian satire, on the other hand, attacks errors in people and things with scorn and loathing. Juvenalian satire uses sarcasm and irony to make people see their errors. Minippean satire attacks mental attitudes instead of individuals.
Horatian satire is characterized by its humor and lightheartedness, often using gentle ridicule to highlight human follies and societal flaws. In contrast, Juvenalian satire is more biting and harsh, employing scorn and indignation to criticize corruption, vice, and moral decay with a serious tone. While Horatian satire seeks to amuse and encourage reflection, Juvenalian satire aims to provoke outrage and inspire change.
Horatian Satire is lighthearted and gentle. It is the type of satire that is supposed to evoke a smile. Juvenalian Satire, on the other hand, is harsh, bitter, and indignant. It is meant to ridicule. Horatian satire uses lighthearted humor to criticize something, while Juvenalian satire criticizes society in a harsh and sarcastic way.
"Tartuffe" by Molière is primarily considered a Horatian satire. It uses humor and wit to criticize the hypocrisy and pretentiousness of religious hypocrisy, particularly through the character of Tartuffe, who feigns piety for personal gain. Unlike Juvenalian satire, which is more scathing and harsh in its critique, Horatian satire is more light-hearted and emphasizes the folly of human behavior with a playful tone. Molière's approach encourages reflection rather than outright condemnation.
A Clockwork Orange was created in 1962.
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift employs both Horatian and Juvenalian satire. Horatian satire is lighthearted, using humor to gently mock society, while Juvenalian satire is harsh and critical. The essay uses exaggeration and irony to mock the British government's mistreatment of the Irish poor, using a proposal to sell babies as food as a way to criticize the exploitation of the Irish people. This blend of satire creates a powerful critique of colonialism and economic oppression.
A Clockwork Orange was created in 1962.
A Clockwork Orange - soundtrack - was created in 1971.
A clockwork Orange is mostly composed by Wendy Carlos. A Clockwork Orange mainly consists of classic music and electronic synthetic music. A Clockwork Orange was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The Clockwork Orange poster shows an orange slice with eyelashes. Below that, it says "A Clockwork Orange". There may be different variations of the poster.