Social Sciences
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THE ANALYSIS OF JONATHAN SWIFT'S GULLIVER’S TRAVELS: A LITERARY EXPLORATION
DOI
Crossref DOI
10.37547/tajssei/Volume06Issue11-11
tajssei
2024
VOL. 6
/ NO. 11
NOVEMBER
RESEARCH OVERVIEW
Abstract
Jonathan Swift's Gulliver’s Travels is a profound satire of 18th-century society, politics, and human nature, portrayed through the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver. The article analyzes the transformation of Gulliver’s character, from a rational man to a disillusioned misanthrope, in the context of Swift’s critique of Enlightenment ideals. By exploring the literary perspectives of prominent scholars, the article sheds light on Swift’s use of satire to challenge the intellectual and political climate of his time.
RESEARCH TOPICS
Keywords
Gulliver’s Travels
satire
human nature
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