Question

What is ironic about Gulliver using his glasses as a shield in a military operation in Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels?

Answer 1

Answer: Although they are made of glass, they successfully protect his eyes

Answer 2

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.