Saturday, May 31, 2014

Chapter 1, Part 2-3 Summary

Part 2

The Lilliputians chain Gulliver to the building in the Capital city where he is finally able to stand up. He gets a view of the countryside and how beautiful it is. Gulliver then goes on about describing this process of relieving himself, which establishes his cleanliness. The emperor visits on horseback from his tower and orders the his servant to give Gulliver food and drink. He and Gulliver strike a conversation but do not seem to understand each other. He saves 6 brigadier who attempted to shoot arrows at him, pleasing the court which led to Gulliver getting his own bed. His belongings are also taken away in a search.

Part 3

As Gulliver hopes to be set free, he is getting along well with the Lilliputians. The emperor entertains him with a rope show and also using 3 silken threads of different colors for this show. Gulliver's hat washed ashore that was discovered by some Lilliputians. Gulliver asks them to bring back his hat but after that, the emperor asked Gulliver to stand tall and pose like a giant. At the end, Gulliver's free but has to first swear to obey the articles put forth. He agrees to these statements and he is freed.

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