Whether, How and Why Sir Robert Walpole Is Represented in the Novel
E-Book, Englisch, 13 Seiten
ISBN: 978-3-640-30942-9
Verlag: GRIN Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Kein
In order to fully grasp this issue, I start with a summary and comparison of both Jonathan Swift's and Robert Walpole's (political) backgrounds, beliefs, values and ideas, embedded in the historical context of the early 18th century. Then I continue with a discussion that mainly focuses on the following questions: Does the character Flimnap merely represent Robert Walpole or does it rather stand for politicians in general? What could have been Jonathan Swift's (political) intentions to do so? And, finally: How does satire as such then function in this case?