Collins, a man she doesn’t love, he says:Īn unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. When speaking about Elizabeth’s possible engagement to Mr. One final example can be found in another passage from Mr. He turns her complaint around into a clever and witty comment about how often she complains about her nerves. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least.
Bennet says that her husband has “no compassion for poor nerves.” Mr. Also, consider these lines from earlier on in the novel in which Mrs. Here, he uses his wit to speak amusingly about Jane’s love affair and Elizabeth’s own prospects at love. He is a pleasant fellow, and would jilt you creditably. Here are officers enough in Meryton to disappoint all the young ladies in the country. When is your turn to come? You will hardly bear to be long outdone by Jane. It is something to think of, and it gives her a sort of distinction among her companions. Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed a little in love now and then. When speaking to Elizabeth, he uses the following quote (speaking about Elizabeth’s sister, Jane). In this well-loved novel, readers can find numerous examples of snark. Or, more broadly, why he belongs to the family he does. In this case, she’s asking Romeo why his name is Romeo. It doesn’t have to be cruel, outrageous, or over the top. This is an example of how lightly and cleverly a snarky comment can be used. She doesn’t know Romeo is right below her. She says them during the balcony scene while leaning outside her window. These lines are used in Act II Scene 2 and are spoken by Juliet. Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo? For example, consider these lines from the play: But, when analyzed fully, they’re quite effective. They can be hard to detect considering his use of language and the complex nature of many of the characters. In this famed tragedy, Shakespeare uses several different examples of snark. Snark is most appealing to those who are in on the joke but aren’t the ones being criticized.Įxamples of Snark in Literature Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare They aren’t planned or easily duplicated with the same effect. These are usually unsolicited comments that are delivered offhandedly. Readers should be able to detect cynicism and sarcasm in the comment. Depending on how it’s used, the comment might come across as funny, cruel, or clever. (David Denby, Snark: A Polemic in Seven Fits.Someone who makes a snarky comment is criticizing something sharply, sometimes using humor and wit. You've been admitted, or readmitted, to a club, though it may be the club of the second-rate." In its cozy knowingness, snark flatters you by assuming that you get the contemptuous joke.
"Snark often functions as an enforcer of mediocrity and conformity. Snark is a teasing, rug-pulling form of insult that attempts to steal someone's mojo, erase her cool, annihilate her effectiveness, and it appeals to a knowing audience that shares the contempt of the snarker and therefore understands whatever references he makes. "Snark attacks individuals, not groups, though it may appeal to a group mentality, depositing a little bit more toxin into already poisoned waters. Hate speech slashes and burns, and hopes to incite, but without much attempt at humor. " Snark is not the same as hate speech, which is abuse directed at groups. (Tom DeHaven, "Winking at the Apocalypse." The New York Times Book Review, Oct. that Chalcot Crescent comes alive, allowing Weldon to direct her famous she-devil snark at whatever targets strike her fancy: sex, marriage, children, careers, jealousy, aging." "t’s in Frances’ satirical mini-rants, aphorisms and meandering recollections.What's more elite than believing that only you will go to heaven?" "They always throw around this term 'the liberal elite.' And I keep thinking to myself about the Christian right.(Stephen Colbert, address at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association, 2006) And that sends a strong message, that no matter what happens to America, she will always rebound with the most powerfully staged photo-ops in the world." Not only for things, he stands on things, things like aircraft carriers and rubble and recently flooded city squares. I stand by this man because he stands for things. "I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.".
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