The rise of the novel
Flavia Fernando and Raul Ivan
Story
Era
Narrator
The rise of the novel
Language
Setting
Character
Daniel Defoe
Father of the English novel
Merchant Journalist Writer Spy
(Daniel Foe)
1660-1731
Queen Anne
Daniel Defoe
Father of the English novel
1660-1731
- Represents the middle class - Basis of the realistic novel - Fictional autobiography - One output - Retrospective 1st-person narration - Isolation
Robinson Crusoe
England
Guinea
(Robinson Kreutznaer) 1632
Brazil
1719
The island
Alexander Selkirk
Friday
The island = England Robinson = Colonizer Friday = Colonized
Robinson Crusoe
Simple language
To find identity Rebellion Separation Isolation
- Pragmatism & Individualism - Spiritual autobiography
Jonathan Swift
Introduction to Jonathan Swift (1667–1745
Background Born and educated in Dublin, Ireland; split his life between England and Ireland. Early Career Served as secretary to Sir William Temple, a prominent Whig statesman who encouraged his writing. Key Early Satires The Battle of the Books (1704) – Mocked modern scholarship and pride. A Tale of a Tub (1704) Satirized religious fanaticism and superstitions. Later Life Appointed Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin (1713); spent his final decades fighting for Irish rights.
A Controversial Figure Viewed by some as a misanthrope (human-hater) and by others as a lover of mankind . Political Disillusionment Deeply critical of 18th-century English society, politics, and the blind optimism of his era. View on Reason Believed man is not a naturally rational animal, but merely "capable of reason." Warned that relying too heavily on intensive reason is flawed. Literary Master of Irony Renowned as the greatest ironist in the English language. Core Tactics Used irony, allegory, and parody to force readers to recognize human flaws and inspire moral reform.
Gulliver’s Travels (1726) – The Plot Structure
Part I: Lilliput: Gulliver is a giant among six-inch-tall people; exposes the pettiness of European politics.Part II: Brobdingnag: Gulliver is tiny among giants; views European values from a diminished, vulnerable perspective. Part III: Laputa: A flying island inhabited by absent-minded scientists performing absurd, useless experiments. Part IV: Land of the Houyhnhnms: Rational, noble horses rule over the "Yahoos" (vile, savage creatures that closely resemble humans).
Gulliver's Transformation & Narrative Style
Character Evolution: Starts as a middle-aged, sensible, patriotic family man who fully supports European culture. The Shift: His travels gradually expose the deep limitations and corruption of European values. The Climax: By the fourth voyage, his transformation is complete. He grows to despise human "Yahoos" so much that he can no longer stand the smell of his own family, choosing to live in a stable with horses. Narrative Technique: Written in the first person with a "matter-of-fact," scientific prose style to make the absurd events feel realistic.
The Mechanics of Swift's Satire
Distortion and Exaggeration: Takes familiar human behaviors and alters their scale (making them giant or tiny) to make them look ridiculous.
The Sci-Fi Framework: Uses the classic sci-fi trope: a voyage by an average man into an unknown land. Shifting Perspectives: Constantly forces the reader to look at humanity through different physical and moral lenses to challenge cultural biases.
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The rise of the novel
Flavia Fernando and Raul Ivan
Story
Era
Narrator
The rise of the novel
Language
Setting
Character
Daniel Defoe
Father of the English novel
Merchant Journalist Writer Spy
(Daniel Foe)
1660-1731
Queen Anne
Daniel Defoe
Father of the English novel
1660-1731
- Represents the middle class - Basis of the realistic novel - Fictional autobiography - One output - Retrospective 1st-person narration - Isolation
Robinson Crusoe
England
Guinea
(Robinson Kreutznaer) 1632
Brazil
1719
The island
Alexander Selkirk
Friday
The island = England Robinson = Colonizer Friday = Colonized
Robinson Crusoe
Simple language
To find identity Rebellion Separation Isolation
- Pragmatism & Individualism - Spiritual autobiography
Jonathan Swift
Introduction to Jonathan Swift (1667–1745
Background Born and educated in Dublin, Ireland; split his life between England and Ireland. Early Career Served as secretary to Sir William Temple, a prominent Whig statesman who encouraged his writing. Key Early Satires The Battle of the Books (1704) – Mocked modern scholarship and pride. A Tale of a Tub (1704) Satirized religious fanaticism and superstitions. Later Life Appointed Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin (1713); spent his final decades fighting for Irish rights.
A Controversial Figure Viewed by some as a misanthrope (human-hater) and by others as a lover of mankind . Political Disillusionment Deeply critical of 18th-century English society, politics, and the blind optimism of his era. View on Reason Believed man is not a naturally rational animal, but merely "capable of reason." Warned that relying too heavily on intensive reason is flawed. Literary Master of Irony Renowned as the greatest ironist in the English language. Core Tactics Used irony, allegory, and parody to force readers to recognize human flaws and inspire moral reform.
Gulliver’s Travels (1726) – The Plot Structure
Part I: Lilliput: Gulliver is a giant among six-inch-tall people; exposes the pettiness of European politics.Part II: Brobdingnag: Gulliver is tiny among giants; views European values from a diminished, vulnerable perspective. Part III: Laputa: A flying island inhabited by absent-minded scientists performing absurd, useless experiments. Part IV: Land of the Houyhnhnms: Rational, noble horses rule over the "Yahoos" (vile, savage creatures that closely resemble humans).
Gulliver's Transformation & Narrative Style
Character Evolution: Starts as a middle-aged, sensible, patriotic family man who fully supports European culture. The Shift: His travels gradually expose the deep limitations and corruption of European values. The Climax: By the fourth voyage, his transformation is complete. He grows to despise human "Yahoos" so much that he can no longer stand the smell of his own family, choosing to live in a stable with horses. Narrative Technique: Written in the first person with a "matter-of-fact," scientific prose style to make the absurd events feel realistic.
The Mechanics of Swift's Satire
Distortion and Exaggeration: Takes familiar human behaviors and alters their scale (making them giant or tiny) to make them look ridiculous. The Sci-Fi Framework: Uses the classic sci-fi trope: a voyage by an average man into an unknown land. Shifting Perspectives: Constantly forces the reader to look at humanity through different physical and moral lenses to challenge cultural biases.
Thank you for listening!
The end