He is making a point about the ugly side of human nature.
To challenge people's assumptions about their own importance.
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In Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels," the Yahoos inhabit a fictional land called the Country of the Houyhnhnms. This society is characterized by its primitive and brutish nature, reflecting human vices and follies. The Yahoos are depicted as savage, animalistic creatures, serving as a stark contrast to the rational and intelligent horses known as the Houyhnhnms.
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In "Gulliver's Travels," Jonathan Swift offers a critical view of England, reflecting on its politics, society, and human nature. Through the lens of satire, Swift portrays English society as corrupt, hypocritical, and obsessed with power and trivial pursuits. The various societies Gulliver encounters serve as mirrors, highlighting the absurdities and failings of his own country. Ultimately, Swift's work critiques the moral and intellectual shortcomings of England, urging readers to reflect on their own values and behaviors.
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The third book of "Gulliver's Travels" is titled "A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Glubbdubdrib, Luggnagg, and Japan." The four separate books in Jonathan Swift's satirical work are: 1) "A Voyage to Lilliput," 2) "A Voyage to Brobdingnag," 3) "A Voyage to Laputa," and 4) "A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms." Each book presents different societies and critiques various aspects of human nature and contemporary society.
Jonathan Swift spent most of his life in Ireland. He was born in Dublin, Ireland and worked as a clergyman and writer in the country. His famous works include "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal."
In Jonathan Swift's, Gulliver's Travels Gulliver travels to Luggnag, a country which trades with Japan, and where the King of Luggnag acts as Gulliver's host and invites Gulliver to stay permanently, but he refuses.