Question

give a character sketch of Gulliver in about 150 words

Answer 1

Gulliver is the most important character in the Swift's Gulliver's Travels. He is also a keen observer and recorder of events, lands, people and their practices. No doubt, he is a fictitious character invented by Swift but he impresses us all as a detached and impartial observer of mankind. The voyages with the rough and stormy seas, the attack of sea pirates on the fantastic locations of Islands- everything finds a faithful record in Gulliver's accounts. He is also a sharp critic of the political, social, cultural and religious institutions and practices of his own country. His comments, moralization, or condemnation are of Swift's only. Gulliver gives his biographical details about his birth, marriage, education and profession. He is the third son of a small land owner in Nottinghamshire. He is educated in Cambridge and studied medicine. He is married to Marry who brings a good dowry to him. All these biographical details make us believe that Gulliver's character is not fictitious but a real character of flesh and blood. He observes enerything with the great care and he gives us many humorous episodes and amusing and entertaining descriptions