Introduction There are many reasons for people to open the book Jonathan Swift and read his famous Gulliver’s Travels. It is not only interesting from the point of view of literary devices and techniques. The story of Lemuel Gulliver is not simple, and some readers could find the four books controversial and hard to realize. On the one hand, the man cannot accept Lilliputians’ greed, corruption, and avarice. On the other hand, he ignores his shortages during his meeting with the giants. In the third book, Laputians promote recognizing the power of knowledge and the balance between life and education, while the fourth book introduces the Houyhnhnms, who share a clear and rational idea of existence. It is impossible to bring a comprehension of Gulliver’s Travels to one particular subject. Thus, the analysis of the character’s transformations will be developed through the prism of individualism in society, the importance of true understanding, and the burden on power. Main body Swift properly develops the theme of individualism in society by using different communities and the presence of the same person there. It is not enough to say that Gulliver travels in different worlds and learns from his mistakes to conclude that “nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison” (Swift 78). His intention to compare people is explained by the necessity to observe and reflect on what is given with dignity in a short period. Human actions always have some background, and Gulliver knows that his task is not to lose his individuality in that variety of things. People like to think that their decisions and statements are correct because they are based on experiences and knowledge. While reading the chapters, the transformations of the main character are evident. He sees “how vain an attempt it is for a man to endeavour doing himself honour among those who are out of all degree of equality or comparison with him” (Swift 112). However, he is not desperate in his findings but mature enough to choose the right path and enjoy the opportunities that turn out to be available with time. Another important aspect in reading Gulliver’s Travels is related to the obligation to strive for knowledge and a true understanding of the world around. Each travel is characterized by a specific discovery of new facts and factors that affect the progress of human life. At the end of his voyage to Laputa, Gulliver strengthens his awareness of “changes in customs, language, fashion of dress, dyet and diversions” (Swift 195). He also reveals that all these acquirements create “a living treasury of knowledge and wisdom” to make him “the oracle of the nation” (Swift 195). It seems that Gulliver does not get a clear idea of what he has to do with all that experience and knowledge, but his goals are already high and magnificent. As a result, his success is a questionable issue within the chosen Swift’s context. It is necessary to identify what contributes to the right choice, fair understanding, and morally correct behaviors. Multiple deceptions challenge Gulliver, but his honesty with personal values makes him strong enough. With each page turned, Swift’s book brings new lessons and addi