![]() ![]() Since then, the theory has been discussed frequently by anthropologists and sociologists. He defined adultism as the oppression children experience at the hands of adults. The term “adultism” was first notably discussed by Jack Flasher in 1978. Through his narration, Lemony Snicket doesn’t simply portray what it’s like to be patronized: he portrays adultism itself. ![]() But the highly self-aware ASOUE takes it to the next level. Lewis, Suzanne Collins, and others have all explored the frustrations of being undermined because of one’s youth. Namely, it made me think about adultism.Ĭhildren’s books, series, and movies often explore how children are patronized by adults. ![]() While I didn’t yet understand the concept of satire, the series still had an eye-opening effect on me: it forced me to think deeply about social issues. I began reading ASOUE at the age of eight. ASOUE is simultaneously theatrically absurd and an accurate reflection of the issues it addresses, forcing the audience to consider the absurdity of a social issue without being too far removed from the phenomenon it addresses. (Likewise, in a popular and insightful essay for The Atlantic, Lenika Cruz wrote that A Series of Unfortunate Events introduced her to postmodernism as a child.) In ASOUE, satire is a powerful political tool. A Series of Unfortunate Events, the celebrated children’s books written by Lemony Snicket and now adapted into a television series on Netflix, was my childhood introduction to satire. ![]()
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