Gulliver reflects on his own society from "summary" of Gulliver's Travels by BPI
In his travels to various lands, Gulliver encounters societies that are vastly different from his own. As he interacts with these societies, he begins to reflect on the customs, values, and practices of his own society. Through his observations and experiences, he is able to gain a new perspective on the shortcomings and virtues of his own society. One of the societies that Gulliver encounters is the land of Lilliput, where he is a giant among the tiny inhabitants. In this land, he witnesses the petty politics and power struggles that dominate the society. Through his interactions with the Lilliputians, he begins to see parallels between their society and his own. He reflects on the political intrigues and power struggles that he has witnessed in his own society and starts to question the motivations behind such behavior. In another land, Brobdingnag, Gulliver is the one who is tiny among giants. Here, he is exposed to the harsh realities of life, as the giants have no qualms about discussing the flaws and shortcomings of human society. Gulliver is forced to confront the ugliness of his own society as he hears the giants' criticisms and observations. Through these interactions, he is able to see his society in a new light and begins to question the values and beliefs that he has taken for granted. As he travels to more lands and encounters different societies, Gulliver's reflections on his own society deepen. He starts to see the ways in which his society falls short of the ideals that he has always believed in. He begins to question the norms and conventions that govern his society and considers the possibility of change and improvement.- Gulliver is able to gain a more critical perspective on his own society. He is forced to confront the flaws and shortcomings of his society and consider the ways in which it can be improved. Ultimately, his travels lead him to a greater understanding of his own society and the desire to make it better.
