Analysis Of Brandon Chu's Flaw Of The Election Process

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In Brandon Chu’s satirical writing, he critiques the flaws of the election process. While he addresses a serious problem that has been on the rise since the 2016 election, there is a humorous tone. Chu’s lighthearted approach allows people to recognize the problems in the election process and prevents them from becoming offended. As William Thrall states, Chu “is conscious of the frailty of institutions of man’s devising and attempts through laughter not so much to tear them down as to inspire a remodeling” (William Thrall et al). Chu discusses people’s behavior on social media in the context of the election. People often share their political beliefs on various platforms of social media for two reasons: attention and to impose their views …show more content…

He plays with the words “likes” and “comments” because they refer both to reality and social media. This play on words enables the reader to realize people’s absurd addiction to online attention. Chu also ridicules the people’s goal in posting their political beliefs online. Chu sarcastically instructs that people should “impose [their] beliefs on everyone [they] know. This creates a more united America” (Chu 1). Through verbal irony, Chu demonstrates that political posts do not convince others to convert their views. He offers a scenario where America is more “united” because of shared political beliefs. This scene parallels a communist government, empowering the reader to see the ridiculous logic of these types of posts. The ridiculousness of the people’s desire for attention and imposition is so comical that the reader realizes the absurdity and is inspired to effect change in their own behavior. Had Chu been overcritical, the reader may have been irritated with the jabs at his or her behaviorisms and therefore may not have instituted …show more content…

The Wife of Bath explains that despite having five husbands, “marriage is a misery and a woe” (Chaucer 1). As a reader, this is somewhat humorous because of the irony. This irony sets a light-hearted tone for the rest of the Prologue. The Wife of Bath demonstrates that her multiple marriages stem from her burning desire for sovereignty. Not only does the Wife of Bath long for power over her husbands, she also enjoys the game of gaining sovereignty over men. This pleasure is most prominently exhibited when she is faced with her fifth husband. Despite being abused by him, she claims to have loved him the most. Although this irony is dark, the irony makes the situation more comical. Eventually, she gains power in their relationship and the husband says, “My own and truest wife, do as you please for all the rest of life, but guard your honor and my good estate” (Chaucer 129). By turning over his land, he has admitted to be submissive in their relationship. While the ironies make this Prologue somewhat humorous, the satire demonstrates that women should be in power over men. The Wife of Bath has been in power in all five of her marriages, which sets a precedent for other women. The Wife of Bath not only shows that women should have sovereignty, but that the game to fight for sovereignty is entertaining and exciting as well. Just as William Thrall has said, Chaucer

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