The Sting of Satire

S. Mulligan

"Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own.

Jonathan Swift

"A Modest Proposal" Jonathan Swift

What would make Swift write this shocking pamphlet? Visit a site about his background to find out what in his life could have given him this idea.

"The Babies" Mark Twain

Babies--They're no trouble--Right? Read this American satire to see Twain's comparison of these angelic beings.

Satirical Cartoons

We see cartoons everywhere that poke fun at things in our society. Check out this site to find out what people today see as problems.