Discuss “Gulliver’s Travels” as a political allegory.

Discuss “Gulliver’s Travels” as a political allegory.

                An allegory is a literary prose or verse which is structured in such a way that its meaning could be read on two levels - a primary or literal level and a secondary and more complex level. An allegory is defined as a narrative in which the characters, plot, setting and occasion while making sense in themselves also signify a second layer of meaning. It is a figurative mode of representation where ideas are conveyed through symbolism and metaphor. Swift uses satire to highlight the allegorical elements in his tales and thus the allegory functions as an excellent vehicle of criticism of the English Government and its activities.

                The books of eighteenth century politics of England see in the book, we can find as it is often studied as political or historical allegory.

                The character and action are based on historical or political personages and events. Allegories work as a critical interpretative frame and in historical and political allegories, characters and actions in the text present people and events in real life. Gulliver’s Travels is political allegory in which the text contains symbolic reference to the actual people and events in eighteenth century England. Allegory and satire are closely interwoven one form serving the other. In short allegory means a simple that can be objects, characters, figures or colour used to represent an abstract idea or concepts. Swift uses this novel to criticize the political condition of England at the 18^thcentury.....

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