1. Satire In Gulliver's Travels
His opinion of the Yahoos contrasts with his opinion of the Houyhnhnms. The Houyhnhnms think Gulliver is another Yahoo capable of outstanding intellect, but Gulliver is offended that they want to classify him as a Yahoo. ... The Houyhnhnms seem to embody virtue and all the perfections that humans seek, but there are inconsistencies in their behavior that are reflective human faults. A final indication that the Houyhnmns are an attack on humanity is shown when the leader of the Houyhnhnms visits Lilliput where he visits the French Royal Society. ... Throughout Gulliver Travels, th...
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