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The Rape of the lock as a Social Satire

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 The Rape of the Lock as a Social Satire 📃Contents Table :- 1) Introduction : Alexander Pope. 2) What is a satire? 3) Satire in The Rape of the Lock.     3.1 Satire on female vanity.     3.2  Satire on Nature of men and husband-wife.     3.3   Satire On Judiciary .     3.4 Satire on Sexuality. 4) Conclusion. 5) Read More in English Literature. 📄 Introduction : Alexander Pope :- Alexander Pope was a great literary figure of 18th century England. The period is categorised as Neo Classical age and is marked by extensive use of satires. His rape of the lock is a finest social satire on the contemporary English society. Alexander Pope Profile Born 21 may 1688, London Died 30 may 1744, UK Era Augustan, 18th century Profession Poet, writer, translator Genre Poetry, translations, Literary Criticism Notable works The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, an essay on ...