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Betrayal in the city is a mockery of a civilized society.Using relevant illustrations,show what makes this play a satire.

Betrayal in the city is a mockery of a civilized society.Using relevant illustrations,show what makes this play a satire.

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Martin
Satire is a style of criticizing the weaknesses of institutions or individuals by mocking them ,in a humorous way.Betrayal in the city is an attack on mediocrity and provides perfect examples of the us of satire.

Mulili's use of English is an attack on mediocre governments .Every time he speaks he evokes laughter with his broken English.Although he is mediocre and unfit to serve the state,he remains a key figure of government and is used to effect various government orders .He is the symbol of the dictatorial regimes,where unquestioning loyalty is more important than one qualification to serve.

Tumbo's character is ridiculed. His reference to Wole Soyinka as a prime minister of some country is an indication of lack of general knowledge in spite of him being an important government officer.

The killing of Doga and Nina also satirizes dictatorial regimes .The notion that a government can feel threatened by an old couples attempt to conduct a shaving ceremony is laughable.This government is portrayed as a insecure and therefore suspicious of the citizens' daily endeavors even when such acts bear no threat to the leadership.The same heavy handedness is seen in the killing of Adika,a mere university student.

The use of satire in this play highlights the weaknesses of governments.The reader or the audience is called to witness the hopeless nature of officers who lead such establishments.We are able to appreciate the faults that characterize bad governance and mediocrity.
marto answered the question on July 3, 2017 at 13:22

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