Satire functions as a mirror that reflects power in an unflattering but truthful way. While authoritarian regimes attempt to control historical narratives and public discourse, humor resists control because it thrives on ambiguity and interpretation. A caricature can suggest far more than it explicitly states, allowing artists and audiences to bypass censorship through symbolism and irony. This indirect mode of critique often enables satire to survive even under strict political repression, circulating quietly but persistently among the public.
