Saturday, May 31, 2014

Chapter 1, Parts 4-5 Summary

Part 4

After being freed from his chains, Gulliver goes to Mildendo, the capital city of the Lilliputians. The emperor wants him to see the magnificence of his palace, which is located in the center of the city. After 2 weeks of regaining his freedom, the government official, Reldresal visits him and tells him that two forces are threatening the kingdom. As the war rages on between the two nations, Gulliver is asked for assistance to defend Lilliput against their enemies. Gulliver does not feel that he should intervene but in the end, still offers his help to the emperor.

Part 5

Gulliver goes and spies on the empire of Blefuscu and helps devise a plan. He asks for cables and bars of iron, which he makes hooks with cables attached. He then swims the channel and catches their ships at port. While in Lilliput, Gulliver is greeted as a hero, saving their empire. 3 weeks later, someone from Blefuscu arrives in Lilliput and surrenders.

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