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Do people realize Dune is a satire?
Posted on 4/16/18 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 4/16/18 at 4:34 pm
Just re”listened” to the book and saw some of Frank herbet’s comments and they’re pretty insightful. He is mocking society for their need to follow “charismatic” leaders instead of acting as individuals.
It starts with the Simple Fremen but at the end, Paul is wondering if even Gurney Halleck is a “creature” under his cult.
And of course, the cult of personality overpowers Paul despite all of his powers.
It starts with the Simple Fremen but at the end, Paul is wondering if even Gurney Halleck is a “creature” under his cult.
And of course, the cult of personality overpowers Paul despite all of his powers.
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Posted on 4/16/18 at 5:51 pm to athenslife101
Eh, it's not really a satire as much as just a realistic portrayal of how the world works. There is no real humor or irony being used in the majority of that series.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 6:46 pm to auyushu
Satire may not be the best word, but I do think there is a subversive nature to the book.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 7:31 am to athenslife101
quote:
sat·ire 'sa?ti(?)r/Submit noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
It's not satire.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 11:25 pm to athenslife101
More like allegory
Posted on 4/18/18 at 6:25 am to athenslife101
More like the Middle East
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