Is science fiction a kind of satire?

Question

I was wondering whether science fiction counts as a kind of satire writing coz science fiction sometimes addresses a particular issue and write about the (negative)consequence as well. So is it a satire as well?

Answer 1

Hi!

In short, some science fiction is satire, but not all science fiction is satire.

Satire is a particular litterary technique, based mostly on sarcasm, costic humour, and irony. Its purpose is to point out the flaws in the subject of the novel. One particularly famous science fiction writer who nearly always wrote science fiction satire (especially military science fiction satire) was Eric Frank Russel. One of his most famous novels, _next of kin_ (published in England as _The Space Willies_), contains the following scene that serves as an excelent satirical example (quotation under fair use):

"Oh, yes." Markham maintained the stare then suddenly barked, "Button your fly."

Leeming jerked and showed embarrassment. "I can't, sir. It has a defective zipper."

"Then why haven't you visited the tailor? Does your commanding officer approve of his men appearing before me sloppily dressed? I doubt it! What the devil do you mean by it?"

"With all due respect, sir, I don't see that it matters. During a battle a man doesn't care what happens to his pants so long as he survives intact."

This text appears quite near the opening of the book; with it, the author is poking satirical fun at the military and its strict disciplin and unrequired regulations. While the book continues in a more science fictional theme, this satirical tone remains throughout.

However, as satire is a litterary device, much science fiction doesn't make use of it at all. One extremely well known science fiction novel that is not at all satire, but still shows the flaws in our society, is George Orwell's 1984. This book takes on a much darker tone, concerning itself with torture, brutality, and death. These are not things that would normally be found in a satirical novel.

To conclude, satire is a litterary technique, similar to framed stories, elusion, and allegory. It may be used throughout a novel, or just in parts. Science fiction is a classification of novel, like horror, fantasy, or romance; it doesn't tell us what techniques the novel uses to tell a story, but instead says what type of story the novel is telling.

Answer 2

exactly,pal..Some science fiction writings are based on satire and sarcasm. i will give you an example, do you know the novel " Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley ? it is a satirical dystopia that mocks the way the world can be taken over and controlled by science and the new scientific discoveries. It tells a story of a world completely based on science and its theories. in the novel, Reproduction results only from "cloning". there are no emotions..no love.. no arts (in the novel it is presented as mere "nonesense) and no goal in life..there are only science and the mere seeking of "happiness">>(sexual desires) and fun. the writer shows us the grave consequences of a life based on science only. The scientifically based world in the novel i mentioned above moves through a dull rhythm due to its lack of love and the real passion.
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A REPLY TO YOUR MESSAGE AS I COULDNT SEND YOU AN EMAIL>>>> yes, dear..it is satirical..why? because again it criticises a world based on technology and science only. the novel here creates a scientific vision of the future. Such a vision is totally rejected by the writer and so he satirizes it. Even the title "having a wonderful time" is satirical because i think the writer wants to reveal in his novel that sometimes we think that our world would be great and we would have a "wonderful time" if science takes over and regulate our lives but on the contrary, he almost believes in the exact opposite.

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Answer 3

it is Muslim Girl...A REPLY TO YOUR MESSAGE AS I COULDNT SEND YOU AN EMAIL ( pls,confirm yr email)>>>> yes, dear..it is satirical..why? because again it criticises a world based on technology and science only. the novel here creates a scientific vision of the future. Such a vision is totally rejected by the writer and so he satirizes it. Even the title "having a wonderful time" is satirical because i think the writer wants to reveal in his novel that sometimes we think that our world would be great and we would have a "wonderful time" if science takes over and regulate our lives but on the contrary, he almost believes in the exact opposite.

email me back and tell me if there is anythin u dont understand..actually i j saw yr email, pal..so sorry if i was late about replyin'..
goodluck and im always here for you
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Answer 4

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Answer 5

i think fantasy writing is more satirical. try "alice in wonderland".