use humor, irony, exaggeration, and ridicule to criticize or expose foolishness, vice, or corruption in society or individuals. Juvenal's satires, written in the late 1st and early 2nd century AD, targeted various aspects of Roman society, such as the decadence of the wealthy, the corruption of politicians, and the decline of moral values. Satire has been a popular form of criticism throughout history and continues to be used in modern times to comment on current events and social issues.
