The Great Political Fictions: Gulliver’s Travels
Past Present Future
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Unusual Situations and Absurdity
Gulliver experiences a range of unusual and absurd situations, including overwhelming music and encountering a huge statue with a ridiculously long finger. The chapter also discusses the fictional places Balni Bari and Putra, where people are detached from reality and always dream about abstract theories. Swift's satire in Gulliver's Travels targets the progressive mindset of constantly striving to improve and make things more efficient.
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