1. Why does the King of Brobdingnag take an interest in Gulliver?
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. What is IRONIC about Gulliver’s
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. (bottom 497 thru second column 498)
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. What clues indicate that the King’s words are lambasting
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.