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11 March, 11:21

Why was Swift criticized for the ideas satirized in Gulliver's Travels?

A.

Because he entertained readers instead of speaking out openly against England's injustices

B.

Because he angered the English upper class, forcing them to make stricter laws against the poor

C.

Because he openly criticized the English lords for their treatment of Irish farmers

D.

Because he wrote so harshly about human failings and weaknesses

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    D. Because he wrote so harshly about human failings and weaknesses.

    Even though Gulliver's Travels was a great success, it was also strongly criticized. Critics believed that Swift was hard towards humankind, and that this was, not only inappropiate and unkind, but also harmful according to the critics perspective. He was also politically controversial.
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