GULLIVER TRAVELS
who wrote gulliver’s travels?
johnatan swift
In which year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare.
Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?
Daniel Defoe.
In which year did the Glorious Revolution take place?
1688
What is the name of the tiny people Gulliver meets first?
The Lilliputians.
Which prison became the symbol of the Revolution?
The Bastille.
In which Italian city is the play set?
Verona
On what kind of place is Robinson stranded?
A desert island.
Which king was removed from the throne?
James II
What literary genre does Gulliver’s Travels belong to?
Satirical novel
What was the slogan of the French Revolution?
“Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.”
What are the names of the two rival families?
The Montagues and the Capulets.
What is the name of Robinson’s servant and friend?
Friday
Which two rulers replaced James II?
William III and Mary II.
What human defects does Swift criticize in the novel?
Pride, political corruption, and hypocrisy.
Which king was executed during the Revolution?
Louis XVI.
Why does Juliet fake her death?
To avoid marrying Paris and escape with Romeo.
Which values of the middle class are represented by Robinson?
Hard work, individualism, and practicality.
What important document limited the power of the monarchy?
The Bill of Rights.
Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in Swift’s criticism of society?
The use of reason to criticize politics and society
How did the French Revolution influence Europe?
It spread democratic ideals and challenged absolute monarchy.
What is the main theme of the play?
The conflict between love and hate/family rivalry.
Why is Robinson Crusoe considered one of the first English novels?
Because of its realistic style and detailed narration of everyday life.
Why is the Glorious Revolution considered “glorious”?
Because it happened with little bloodshed and strengthened Parliament’s power.