Essay: Comparing Horatian and Juvenalian Works

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Comparison of Horatian and Juvenalian
Satire refers to the art of lessening a subject to the extent that it makes the subject ridiculous leading to induction of amusement, scorn as well as indignation attitudes towards the subject.
In particular, Horatian satire depicts a voice which is permissive containing amusement, witty and tolerant voice. The author introduces ridicules which are gentle, follies, and the irrationalities of persons, with the aim of creating a wiry smile in the mind of the reader but the anger of the Juvenal is not produced. Juvenalian satire refers to a satire which is formal whereby the speaker is attacking the vice with anger. Juvenile satire indicates a strong contrast in regarding its harshness as compared to Horatian satire. Reality contempt. Juvenalian satire is different from Horatian satire in that the Juvenile satire uses strong harshness. The Juvenalian satire was instituted by Romanian satirist Juvenal.
Satire is divided into two parts which are Horatian and Juvenalian satires. Whereby Horatian satire emphases entirely on a mild tone whereby the victim is ridiculed by the writer in a funny manner. Contrarily, the aim of Juvenalian satire is to attack some groups of people or ideas. Juvenile satire contains a stronger and sharper tone in comparison to Horatian satire. Precisely, Horatian satire emphasizes more on laughter, but on the other hand, the Juvenalian satire criticizes severely with the sharp attack.

An example is where Voltaire’s Candide uses the Horatian satire in attacking authoritarian sets together with political organizations, as it swiftly attacks wealthy owners of the land.
According to the comments of Pope Alexander on upright satire, it is observed that both Swift and Voltaire opted to criticize the political structures in the society explicitly. Both Voltaire and Swift advice people individually to reduce their relationship with the rulers who are abusive so the lives of the people can improve.
Alexander Pope who was a great English poet argued that a good satire must not butcher an individual, by subjecting him or her to a lot of pain but use a sword which is sharp, cutting completely through his or her neck while discarding the head. Pope said that for a person who does satire to succeed in his theme of satire, the individual must confront a particular region of their target in a civilized manner. Like when butchering a cow one should use a very sharp sword to avoid unnecessary pain.
Swift was trying all means to lure Irish into his team against English who were rich and had cut across the Ireland. Swift claimed that he had been assured of a young child well-nourished and healthy is at one year old. This was said by a very knowing American in London. This statement involving roasting children in nature makes it Juvenalian in a satirical style.
Horatian satire is seen when Candide is assisted by Bulgarians who gave him meals after being kicked out of the Baron’s home. Candide is surprised when he was nabbed and taken to captivity. Most readers do not predict the recruitment as a forced employment since the Bulgarians give Candide meals as a symbol of generosity that later turned to be sour on the side of Candide subsequent action affirms situational irony in this scene.
Horatian satire in most cases uses mockery like when someone praises rapists and murderers by referring to them heroes despite knowing that it’s despotic. Retrieved from (http://mazzurco.com/Rosas_Class_Site/Model_Satire_Essays.html)
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