How does satire focus on conduct in a secular society? satire emphasized man’s free will in a world without god. satire points out the necessity of a worldview free from tradition. satire focuses on reintroducing the values that secularism has taken away. satire points out the absurdities of irrational conduct.

Satire points out the absurdities of irrational conduct.

Satire is a genre of literature that criticizes the vices, follies and abuses of individuals, the government, or society at large. Satire tends to hold things up to ridicule with the intention of shaming these institutions and motivate change. Satire also point out the absurdities of irrational conduct, usually implying that rational behaviour is preferable.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.