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The aim is to analyze the misogynistic views present in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels and their implications.

May 8, 2026Open Access

Viewing Women through the Eyes of Gulliver

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The aim is to analyze the misogynistic views present in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels and their implications.
Literary analysis of all four books of Gulliver's Travels
Comparative discussion on gender representation in literary texts
Focus on the reception of Swift's portrayal of women among younger audiences
Uncovered pervasive misogynistic themes throughout the text
Demonstrated how these themes have been historically overlooked in discussions of the novel
Highlighted the need for discussion about women's representation in classic literature, particularly for younger readers

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In this article, I explored the misogynistic perspective Jonathan Swift employs to depict women across all four books of Gulliver's Travels. The discourse on women has often been overlooked when discussing this text, especially with younger audiences, making it crucial to bring this discussion to the forefront.

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Pragya Ranjan

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University of Delhi

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