Gulliver explains his early encounter with the Lilliputians with more detail than he had at the time, suggesting he was informed by them later. I'm guessing he will continue to learn their language and society.
Since Gulliver has shown he will be peaceful with the Lilliputians, and taken an interest in their culture, I wonder what the conflict of the story will be. So far it doesn't look as if he will conflict with them, but we really don't know yet and things may change quickly.
I thought that the mention of Blefuscu and the people of that civilization foreshadowed Gulliver's leave of Lilliput and the rest of the area known to the little people, because when Gulliver actually went to Blefuscu it said in the book that he became separated from His Imperial Majesty a little more since the king of Blefuscu is enemies with the ruler of Lilliput. His slow separation with the Imperial Majesty seemed to show that Gulliver would be leaving soon.
It's interesting how Gulliver just goes to Blefuscu instead of physically resisting the Lilliputians. He acts subservient to their government even though they don't have physical power over him.
The seeds of political turmoil strewn after the disagreement over the issue of the Blufescu ships, combined with the incident of urinating on the palace, is all leading up to eventual expulsion from Lilliput because Gulliver disagrees with some of their decisions and infringes on some of their laws.
So far in the book I have seen that there seems to be no anger coming from Gulliver towards the Lillputians. Also, since they have provided him with an abundant supply of food as well. However, could this mean that Gulliver wants to be a part of this society? He could possibly be a huge contribution towards this society as well and build a strong relationship with the emperor too.
There is so much positiveness in the relationship between Gulliver and the Lilliputians. For example, when he stayed at their home, he was offered a hundred and fifty beds sewn together for a single comfortable for his use. However, I predict that the Lilliputians are only doing all of this so they can use him. Since Gulliver is such a giant to them, he could a be secret war weapon for them in the following chapters. Thus, a war could commence soon between them and other people.
Before Gulliver left the Lilliputians, I thought he would fight them. It's strange that Gulliver felt bound by their laws and considered turning himself in, rather than fighting.
Gulliver explains his early encounter with the Lilliputians with more detail than he had at the time, suggesting he was informed by them later. I'm guessing he will continue to learn their language and society.
ReplyDeleteSince Gulliver has shown he will be peaceful with the Lilliputians, and taken an interest in their culture, I wonder what the conflict of the story will be. So far it doesn't look as if he will conflict with them, but we really don't know yet and things may change quickly.
ReplyDeleteI thought that the mention of Blefuscu and the people of that civilization foreshadowed Gulliver's leave of Lilliput and the rest of the area known to the little people, because when Gulliver actually went to Blefuscu it said in the book that he became separated from His Imperial Majesty a little more since the king of Blefuscu is enemies with the ruler of Lilliput. His slow separation with the Imperial Majesty seemed to show that Gulliver would be leaving soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how Gulliver just goes to Blefuscu instead of physically resisting the Lilliputians. He acts subservient to their government even though they don't have physical power over him.
DeleteThe seeds of political turmoil strewn after the disagreement over the issue of the Blufescu ships, combined with the incident of urinating on the palace, is all leading up to eventual expulsion from Lilliput because Gulliver disagrees with some of their decisions and infringes on some of their laws.
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ReplyDeleteSo far in the book I have seen that there seems to be no anger coming from Gulliver towards the Lillputians. Also, since they have provided him with an abundant supply of food as well. However, could this mean that Gulliver wants to be a part of this society? He could possibly be a huge contribution towards this society as well and build a strong relationship with the emperor too.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much positiveness in the relationship between Gulliver and the Lilliputians. For example, when he stayed at their home, he was offered a hundred and fifty beds sewn together for a single comfortable for his use. However, I predict that the Lilliputians are only doing all of this so they can use him. Since Gulliver is such a giant to them, he could a be secret war weapon for them in the following chapters. Thus, a war could commence soon between them and other people.
ReplyDeleteBefore Gulliver left the Lilliputians, I thought he would fight them. It's strange that Gulliver felt bound by their laws and considered turning himself in, rather than fighting.
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