What are the characteristics of humorous American satire novels?

Well, 'Candide' by Voltaire (again, not strictly American but highly influential on American satire). It's a very humorous take on the idea of optimism in the face of a cruel world. Among American novels, 'The Crying of Lot 49' by Thomas Pynchon is a complex and humorous satire on various aspects of American society including consumerism and paranoia. 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' by Hunter S. Thompson is also a wild and humorous satire on the counter - culture and the American Dream gone wrong.

Another characteristic is the creation of quirky characters. These characters usually have strange habits or beliefs. In 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' (although the author Gail Honeyman is British, it has a similar flavor), Eleanor has some odd social behaviors which lead to many humorous situations. In American humorous novels too, such characters drive the comical plot. They might be overly - confident but incompetent, or overly - paranoid, etc.

Well, 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison can be considered a form of satire on the American society's treatment of African - Americans. It shows the invisibility of the black man in a white - dominated society. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald also has elements of satire, as it satirizes the American Dream and the upper - class society of the 1920s. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley (again, he was British but highly relevant to American literary thought) satirizes a future society where consumerism and technology control people's lives.

Good examples of best American satire novels are 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison. It satirizes the African - American experience in a society that claims to be equal but is full of discrimination and false ideals. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald can be seen as a satire of the American Dream. It shows the hollowness behind the pursuit of wealth and status in the Jazz Age.

Satire history novels often use humor and exaggeration. For example, in 'Animal Farm', the animals' behaviors and the way the farm is run are exaggerated versions of real - world political situations. They also aim to criticize or expose something. Like in 'Gulliver's Travels', it exposes the follies and vices of different human societies.

One characteristic is the use of exaggeration. For example, in 'Gulliver's Travels', the sizes of the people in different lands are extremely exaggerated to highlight certain aspects of human nature. Another is the use of irony. In 'Animal Farm', the animals' revolution which was supposed to bring equality ends up in a new form of dictatorship, which is ironic. Satire novels also often have a critical view of society, like 'Catch - 22' which shows the senselessness of war and military bureaucracy.

Short satire novels often have a clear target for criticism. In 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', it targets the political and social issues of the time. They also tend to use allegory. Just like 'Animal Farm' where the animals represent different social classes or groups. The language in short satire novels is usually sharp and to the point, cutting through the pretense and falsehoods of the things they are satirizing.

One characteristic is their use of local settings and cultural elements. For example, they might use the unique landscapes of New Zealand or the Maori culture to create a distinct backdrop for the satirical story. Another is that they often target social issues specific to New Zealand, like the relationship between the indigenous and non - indigenous populations.

Black comedy satire novels typically have a subversive nature. They question the status quo, norms, and power structures. They can be quite critical of society, politics, or human behavior. Also, the language in these novels can be very vivid and often sarcastic. The authors use words in a way that cuts through the facade of things and reveals the underlying problems. They might also use irony a great deal. For instance, a character might strive for something that is actually worthless in the grand scheme of things, and the novel plays on that irony.

Famous satire race novels usually have a complex portrayal of different races. They don't simply present one - dimensional views. For instance, in 'The Bluest Eye', Morrison shows the different perspectives within the African - American community as well as the impact of white - dominated beauty standards. They also tend to use symbolism. In 'Animal Farm', the animals symbolize different races or social groups, and their interactions and power struggles are symbolic of real - world race and class issues. And they are often set in a specific social context related to race, like 'Kindred' which is set in the context of slavery and its aftermath.