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King's Fascination with Gulliver's Country and Gulliver's Reliability as a Narrator

Explore the King of Brobdingnag's interest in Gulliver's country, the ironic reference to Gulliver's noble country, the impact of Gulliver's narration on the reader's opinion, the inclusion of the passage on enormous flies, the sarcastic tone towards English society, and the broader applicability of England's criticism.

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King's Fascination with Gulliver's Country and Gulliver's Reliability as a Narrator

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  1. QUESTION #1 • Why does the King of Brobdingnag take an interest in Gulliver?

  2. ANSWER • The King is fascinated by the customs, beliefs and government of Gulliver’s country. • Gulliver’s SIZE renders him novel to the King.

  3. QUESTION #2 How does the King belittle- make fun of- England?

  4. ANSWER • He remarks upon the ridiculousness of self-importance and intrigue in what must be such a small, insignificant land.

  5. QUESTION #3 • What is IRONIC about Gulliver’s reference to his “noble country”?

  6. ANSWER • His has a Love for a country filled with wars, schisms and party politics. • Gulliver understands the perspective of the King.

  7. QUESTION #4 • (bottom 497 thru second column 498) • How does this passage affect your opinion of Gulliver and his reliability as a narrator?

  8. ANSWER • Although he is defensive at first, Gulliver tries to be reasonable and then considers that all things are relative. • RELIABLE- because willing to consider different perspectives.

  9. QUESTION #5 • Why does Swift include the passage about the enormous flies? • Is the imagery effective?

  10. ANSWER • Shows relativity of size to bravery • Emphasize Gulliver’s small size and bravery • Describe scientific detail on a microscopic level • Yes-memorable; No- disgusting

  11. QUESTION #6 • What clues indicate that the King’s words are lambasting -sarcastic towards- English society?

  12. ANSWER • Manner of delivery • Heavy sarcasm • Insinuation for governors who are deceitful

  13. QUESTION #7 • Do you think the criticism of England applies to other societies as well?

  14. ANSWER • Yes- All societies fall prey to VICE • No- King assumes worst about the English due to Gulliver’s account.

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