Politics and societal norms are explored from "summary" of Gulliver's Travels by BPI
In the land of Lilliput, where the inhabitants are only six inches tall, we see a reflection of the political conflicts and power struggles that plague our own society. The rivalry between the two political parties, the Big-endians and the Little-endians, satirizes the absurdity of wars fought over trivial differences. By exaggerating the pettiness of the disputes, Swift highlights the destructive nature of political divisions and the futility of such conflicts. Similarly, in Brobdingnag, Gulliver encounters a society where the norms and customs are vastly different from his own. The giant inhabitants of this land view Gulliver as a curiosity, treating him as a mere plaything or pet. Through this reversal of power dynamics, Swift critiques the arrogance and ethnocentrism of European colonizers who believe themselves superior to other cultures. The juxtaposition of Gulliver's experiences in Lilliput and Brobdingnag serves as a commentary on the relativity of societal norms and the importance of cultural humility. As Gulliver travels to Laputa, Balnibarbi, and Luggnagg, he encounters societies that are rife...
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