Ye Zeng

Abstract: This thesis explores the art of satire in Jonathan Swift’s renowned novel, Gulliver's Travels. Swift’s work is a classic example of satirical literature, using humor and irony to critique various aspects of society and human nature. Satire is a literary technique that employs humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize and ridicule societal vices and shortcomings. In the novel, Swift masterfully utilizes this technique to shed light on the political landscape of the 18th century.

Keywords: satire, Gulliver’s Travels, social critique, culture, politics

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