JONATHAN SWIFT, THE REFORMATION OF GOVERENMENT AND SOCIETY
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Key words: Jonathan Swift, adventures of Gulliver, satire, society, government, enlightenment, travel, Lilliputians and question of truth.Abstract
Abstract: This article raises the topic about reformation of English government and society in the works of Jonathan Swift called “The adventures of Gulliver”. Through Gulliver's encounters with different civilizations, the story explores individuality, cultural relativism, and what it means to be self-aware. In addition, it involved some shortcomings of society which was illustrated by satire.
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