Phrases with «object of derision»

Sentences with «object of derision»

  • Such a complex analysis of a whole country's history, culture and tradition will be explored by examining artworks and literature in which ancient kings and heroes are used in later contexts as examples of idealism and virtue, or as objects of derision. (widewalls.ch)
  • Although their ostensible purpose is to make people laugh, clowns seem to exist for the sake of sheer perversity and torment, functioning as absurd objects of derision, creepy interrupters, or surreal distracters — and often cruel ones at that. (artforum.com)
  • Hoffman's larger issue is the object of his derision. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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