What is ironic about gulliver using his glasses as a shield in a military operation in Jonathan Swift’s gullivers travels

2 answers:

8 0

Gulliver using his glasses as a shield in a military operation while the Blefuscudians shot arrows at Gulliver's face and neck in Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. This situation described as an ironic situation because Gulliver did not defend his face and neck from the arrow. He rather defends his eyes using the glasses.
Read more on Brainly.com - brainly.com/question/3872605#readmore

iogann1982 [59]2 years ago

3 0

Irony refers to a literary device in which what appears to be the case on the surface is radically different from what is actually the case. In this example, Swift's glasses are made of glass, which in theory is not a resistant material and would most likely make a very bad shield. However, the irony is that the glasses actually protect Swift's eyes effectively, despite their fragile nature.

You might be interested in

Which of the following most helps to establish a speaker’s tone when giving a speech?

ZanzabumX [31]

Hi,

I believe you are correct, the best answer is probably C, physical gestures.

~Elisabeth

6 0

3 years ago

HALE. Why, I don’t think she minded—one way or the other. She didn’t pay much attention. I said, "How do, Mrs. Wright, it’s cold

julsineya [31]

Answer:

D. It suggests that she is hiding her real emotions.

Explanation:different people respond to similar situations differently. There isnt a way to respond to a particular situation, either is there a right way. From this illustration, it could be said she is trying not to show how she actually feels whether sober or not.

6 0

3 years ago

the pendulum has the most potential energy? '' at the top of swing'' , ''in the middle of the swing'' , ''at the bottom of the s

Lana71 [14]

Answer:

at the top of the swing

Explanation:

Potential energy is greatest when it's at its highest point. I hope this helps!

7 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

HELP IM VERY STUCK!!!!

ivanzaharov [21]

Answer: A. The innkeeper, who was not very friendly, slid the room key across the desk.

Explanation:

4 0

3 years ago

Hakanslansasndkdklsndlask

vampirchik [111]

Answer:

thanks for the points .

Explanation:

8 0

3 years ago