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I seriously question the civility of the Lilliputians when they chain Lemuel Gulliver to a large building on the outskirts of their capital city, and then do not let him leave his building to relieve himself! (Yes I know, disgusting topic.) He must go the farthest away from the spot where he lays and sits, then.. relieves himself. At least let the man go outside! The smell must be revolting!


However, I do believe in the cause of this confinement. Lemuel has himself admitted occasional treacherous feelings towards the small folk. The power he has over people that are only six inches tall, it's a feeling that is very common in contemporary standards. Let's say in a hypothetical scenario that you are placed in front of an accumulation of groveling persons. Let us also (no offense) suppose that you are a slightly corrupt or wicked person. What would you do? The difference is that he is interested, and works in a kind way with the little folk, for he is ultimately interested in their ways and who they are (and a little afraid!).

This book reflects much upon the modern world. The longing for discovery, the surprise of discovery, and the feelings of fear. It's in a way a syllogism (a Greek philosophical three-step thought process).

If all people are analytical , and Lemuel is a person, then he's automatically curious.