Jonathan Swift and Satire in Gulliver’s Travels
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This article examines Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, focusing on the use of satire to critique human nature, society, and politics. Swift employs various satirical techniques, including exaggeration, irony, and parody, to address contemporary issues of his time. The study explores how Swift’s narrative structure, characterizations, and imaginative settings contribute to the effectiveness of his satire. By analyzing specific episodes within the text, this article aims to illuminate the depth of Swift’s critique and its relevance in both the 18th century and contemporary society.
Authors: Umida Tagayeva, Dilora Axmedova, Umida Ruziyeva
Institution: Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W6893295260
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