This article investigates the transformation of satirical techniques in twentiethcentury English literature, focusing on the transition from conventional satire to the phenomenon of "anti-satire." Using the literary trajectory of Evelyn Waugh as a primary case study, the research analyzes how the author’s early cynical detachment evolved into a complex, morally grounded critique of modernity. The study highlights the "Sword of Honour" trilogy as the pinnacle of this shift, where the traditional satirical ridicule of vice is superseded by a tragic exploration of the individual's struggle to maintain integrity in a fragmented world.