Lemuel Gulliver (Gulliver's Travels)

Lemuel Gulliver is the fictional protagonist of Jonathan Swift's satirical novel "Gulliver's Travels." As a ship's surgeon, he embarks on voyages to fantastical lands, encountering societies with unique customs and values. Through these adventures, Gulliver observes human nature, politics, and societal norms, often with irony and critique. His experiences highlight the absurdities and follies of human behavior, making him both an explorer of strange worlds and a mirror reflecting the flaws of his own. Gulliver's journeys serve as a witty commentary on human society, morality, and the limitations of understanding across different cultures.