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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ROBINSON CRUSOE AND GULLIVER'S TRAVELS - Coggle…

- - - - Author: Daniel Defoe (1719)
      - Historical Context: Early 18th century, post-Glorious Revolution, British Empire expansion.
      - Focus on individualism, colonialism, capitalism.
    - - Author: Jonathan Swift (1726)
      - Historical Context: Early 18th century, during George I's reign, political satire.
      - Critiques British politics, human nature, Enlightenment rationalism.
  - - - Survival and Self-Reliance: Individualism, colonialism, modern capitalist society.
      - Colonialism and Empire: Crusoe as a "civilizer" reflects imperial expansion.
    - - Satire of Human Nature and Politics: Critiques political systems and human folly.
      - Relativity and Power Structures: Mocks imperialism, absolute power, and social norms.
  - - - Heroism and Individualism: Self-made man, reflective of 18th-century capitalist ethos.
      - Moral and Religious Overtones: Protestant work ethic, divine providence.
    - - Critical of Authority: Gulliver as a flawed hero mocking human nature and political systems.
      - A Mockery of Ideals: Critiques Enlightenment rationalism, political and social ideologies.
  - - - Economic Self-Sufficiency: Capitalistic spirit, resource management.
      - Social Mobility: Reflects the possibility of upward mobility, typical of merchant class.
    - - Satire of Social Hierarchies: Critiques class systems and inequalities.
      - Inequality and Power: Exposes the arbitrary nature of power and social systems.
  - - - Pragmatism and Rationality: Reason, problem-solving, and exploration.
      - Empiricism and Exploration: Reflects growing interest in empirical knowledge and exploration.
    - - Criticism of Enlightenment Rationalism: Critiques over-reliance on reason, science, and progress.
      - Human Nature and Rationality: Questions Enlightenment ideas of human perfectibility.
  - - - Realism and Adventure: Straightforward narrative, survival and development.
      - Moral Lessons: Didactic tone, emphasizes personal growth and morality.
    - - Satire and Fantasy: Uses fantasy to satirize real-world issues.
      - Complex Allegory: Fictional societies critique politics and human nature.
  - - - Influence on the Novel Form: Precursor to adventure novels, individualism, survival, colonialism.
      - Reflection of Colonial Ideals: Mirrors British imperial mindset.
    - - Political and Social Commentary: One of the greatest works of satire, critiques authority and human nature.
      - Challenge to the Status Quo: Questions governance, human rationality, and political systems.