How are persons chosen for employment in Lilliput? What comment is Swift making on society here? Why is belief in …

How does Gulliver save the “noble pile, which had cost so many ages in erecting” from the fire? Figuratively, what …

Describe how Gulliver defeats the fleet from Blefuscu.  What causes the Lilliputians a few moments of anxiety? The “peace” which …

Considering the above, why do you think Swift calls the two rival political parties the Tramecksan and the Slamecksan?  Are …

Examine the lengthy list of titles the Emperor holds (page 43). What is Swift doing to lampoon George I or …

What decrees have to be made to protect Gulliver? Who manages to make windfall (large) profits? What comment is being …

After the above inventory is taken and Gulliver needs to give up all his possessions, how might the Lilliputians see …

On the specific level in Book I, most commentators agree that Swift is using Gulliver as a composite (combined into …

How does Gulliver attempt to win the trust of the Lilliputians, many of whom fear him?  Identify at least three …

What is the reaction of the Lilliputians the first time Gulliver needs to “make water?” How does the discussion of …