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- 1. Presented by:- Kumkum Hirani Jonathan Swift as satirist Maharaja krushnakumar sinhji Bhavnagar University Department of English
- 2. Academic information : ● Name : Kumkum Hirani ● Roll No. : 14 ● E mail id :[email protected] ● M.A.Sem -1 ● Paper no :102 - Literature of the Neo - Classical period ● Submitted to Smt. S.B. Gardi college, Department of English
- 3. Table of contents : ● Introduction ● Basic information about Jonathan Swift ● Political satire ● Religious satire ● Social satire ● Satire of intellectualism and Science ● Human nature and morality ● Conclusion
- 4. ● Introduction : Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer and satirist known for his sharp criticism of society, politics, and human nature. His most famous works include Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, and A Tale of a Tub. Swift used irony, wit, and exaggeration to expose societal flaws, often addressing issues like corruption, religious hypocrisy, and colonialism. He is regarded as one of the greatest satirists in English literature.
- 5. ● Basic information about Jonathan Swift :- Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Irish writer, satirist, and clergyman, renowned for works like Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, and A Tale of a Tub. Educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin, Swift used sharp wit and irony to critique society, politics, and human nature, making him one of the greatest satirists in English literature.
- 6. ● Political satire :- Swift’s political satire targets the British government, the exploitation of Ireland, and the moral decay of leadership. Through A Modest Proposal, Swift critiques the British exploitation of the Irish people, using hyperbole to illustrate the indifference of the British government towards Irish suffering. In Gulliver’s Travels, the political landscape of Lilliput serves as an allegory for British politics, where petty conflicts and power struggles distract from the true needs of society.
- 7. ● Religious satire :- Swift critiques religious institutions and divisions within Christianity. A Tale of a Tub (1704) allegorizes the division of Christianity through the story of three brothers, each representing different branches of Christianity. This work exposes the corruption and divergence from original Christian ideals, presenting religious factions as self-serving.
- 8. ● Social satire :- Swift uses social satire to target class inequality, exploitation, and the moral decay of society. In A Modest Proposal, Swift portrays the Irish poor as commodities to be bought and sold, highlighting the extreme exploitation they face. In Gulliver’s Travels, Swift critiques the moral and intellectual failings of European society through his observations of the Yahoos and the Houyhnhnms.
- 9. ● Satire of intellectualism and science Swift critiques intellectual trends and the detachment of intellectuals from practical, ethical concerns. The floating island of Laputa in Gulliver’s Travels represents Swift’s satirical take on the impracticality of scientific pursuits that ignore human welfare.
- 10. ● Human Nature and Morality Swift’s exploration of human nature reveals the flaws and contradictions within individuals and society. His portrayal of the Yahoos in Gulliver’s Travels as morally corrupt creatures forces readers to confront their own moral shortcomings.
- 11. ● Conclusion :- Jonathan Swift’s satire is unparalleled in its depth and complexity. Through works like A Modest Proposal , A Tale of Tub and Gulliver’s Travels, he critiques political corruption, religious hypocrisy, social inequality, intellectual arrogance, and human immorality. His use of humor, irony, and exaggeration not only entertains but also provokes thought, urging readers to confront the flaws in themselves and their societies. Swift’s legacy as a satirist lies in his ability to blend wit with profound social commentary, making his works timeless and universally relevant.
- 12. Reference :- ● Adams, R. M. “Jonathan Swift, Thomas Swift, and the Authorship of ‘A Tale of a Tub.’” Modern Philology, vol. 64, no. 3, 1967, pp. 198–232. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/436718.Accessed 9 May 2025. ● Jonathan Swift." Encyclopaedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jonathan-Swift. Accessed 9 May 2025.
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