Discussion questions – Gulliver’s Travels Book I: “A Voyage to Lilliput” How does Gulliver attempt to win the trust
How does Gulliver attempt to win the trust of the Lilliputians, many of whom fear him? Identify at least three specifics.
Identify the objects found on Gulliver. What is the “engine” (“machine”) making the sound like a windmill? How do the searchers explain its significance? What comment does this explanation make on the importance of time in society? Why does Swift go to great lengths to include such a detailed inventory, as reported by a Lilliputian officer himself?
