THE SATIRICAL INTERPRETATION OF POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT IN CH. BUCKLEY’S NOVEL THE WHITE HOUSE MESS

Abstract

This article considers the first published novel of contemporary American satirist Christopher Taylor Buckley. The novel The White House Mess is of value for research as it reflects a satire both on the genre of political memoirs and on the very atmosphere inside the White House. The purpose of this article is to investigate the main components of a political satirical novel, in particular, satirical representation of heroes. Characters in this novel serve as the basis for comic situations, and well- known US political figures add realism. This, at first glance, simple combination testifies to the writer's skill in depicting truthful political satire on the pages of the novel.