Unrighteous Indignation Fuels Satire
Outrage over the “wrong” thing can generate humor and insight in the "right" way.
Content Warning: References to execution and murder.
While writers can’t control what readers take away from a story, they can try nudging them in a specific direction.
There are many strategies for conveying a message or idea to readers, but one of the most effective is using discontent. A narrator or character expressing outrage at a social concept or a…
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