Gulliver's travels chapter 3
•UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT
Q1. How does Gulliver gradually win over the emperor, his retinue of followers, the army and the common man alike. Explain by giving examples from the text.
Ans:- Gulliver gradually wins over the emperor, his retinue of followers, the army and the common man alike by showing his gentleness and good behaviours to them. He always tries his best to abide by the rules and regulations of the country.
Some examples from the text would support it. As Gulliver says, " I took all possible methods to cultivate this favourable disposition. The natives came, by degrees, to be less apprehensive of any danger from me. I would sometimes lie down, and let five or six of them dance on my hand; and at last the boys and girls would venture to come and play at hide-and- seek in my hair".
As you can see in the above example that how Gulliver is trying to make his impression favourable in the heart of Lilliputians, the emperor and the court.
Q2. Some entertaining diversions and games are mentioned in this chapter. What light do these throw on the people of Lilliput, their emperor and every one else?
Ans:- Really some entertaining diversions and games which are mentioned in the chapter are adventurous and admirable because all these diversions and games need a trained player. This shows that the people of Lilliput were really excellent in using his mind and hand. One more thing that we have noticed that these all are practiced by those persons who are candidates for great employment, and high favour at court.
By these all, the emperor also wants to conceive that whether any of his minister and officers have not lost their faculty (any of his physical and mental abilities). This shows that the emperor is really serious for the artistic and adventurous skills of his men in order to remain superior in their sub continent.
Q3. In the last article for Gulliver's recovery the emperor stipulates to allow him a quantity of meat and drink, sufficient for the support of 1724 Lilliputians. What does it convey to you about the emperor and the people of Lilliput? Discuss.
Ans:- In the last article for Gulliver's recovery the emperor stipulates to allow him a quantity of meat and drink, sufficient for the support of 1724 Lilliputians. First of all, while reading such information, I was stuck that how these tiny people calculated that the victuals allowed for Gulliver are sufficient for the support of 1724 Lilliputians. And when I become aware of his method of calculating this I was astonished that how Lilliputians were good in mathematics. The people of Lilliput are possesses the quality of performing their works exactly and very accurately.
On the other hand, the emperor proved himself that he is an eagle eyed emperor who never wants that anything concerning Gulliver goes wrong either it is matter of Gulliver's victuals or his safety. That is why everything is being calculated very perfectly and arrangements are being made in advance.
Q4. Describe Gulliver's lie on the island of Lilliput?
Ans: As far I have gone through the chapter the Gulliver's lie is made somewhat distinct by the several visits of the emperor. The emperor in this chapter makes some diversions arranged in order to entertain Gulliver. Gulliver also arranged some diversions for the emperor in which His Majesty's troops performed. At the end of the diversions the emperor was much entertained and appreciated Gulliver's contributions. These all things made some favours for Gulliver and he was set free on certain conditions. So, we can say that in this chapter a great promotion is seen in Gulliver's lie on island of Lilliput.
Q5. Describe the diversions provided by the emperor of Lilliput to entertain Gulliver.
Ans: Several diversions were provided by the emperor of Lilliput to entertain Gulliver. In one of the diversions, the rope dancers, performed upon a slender white thread , extended about two feet , and twelve inches from the ground. This diversion is only practiced by those persons who are candidates for great employment, and high favour at court. They are trained in this art from their youth , and are not always of noble birth, or liberal education.
Flimnap, the treasurer, is allowed to cut a dangerous activity on the straight rope , at least an inch higher than any other lord in the whole empire.
There is a likewise another diversion, which is only shown before the emperor and empress, and first minister, upon particular occasions. The emperor lays on the table three fine silken threads of six inches long; one is blue, the other red , and the third green. These threads are proposed as prizes for those persons whom the emperor has a mind to distinguish by a peculiar mark of his favour. In this diversion , the emperor holds the stick, sometimes creep under it, backward and forward, several times, according as the stick is advanced or depressed. Sometimes the emperor holds one end of the stick, and his first minister the other; sometimes the minister has it entirely to himself. Whoever performs his part with most quickly and holds out the longest in leaping and creeping, is rewarded with the blue coloured silk and so on.
Q6. Write a note on some of the Lilliputian activities which are a great source of amusement.
Ans: Some of the Lilliputian activities which are great source of amusement are the diversions formed by them. According to Gulliver, he had not seen some of the diversions performed by the Lilliputians anywhere in the world. The Lilliputians were brave as well as courageous too. All the diversions which are described in the chapter are very innovative and daring for a nation of people just six inches tall.
In one of the diversion, the performer performed rope dancing on a slender of white thread. In another diversion, one of the high official is seen performing a dangerous cut on a straight rope. Likewise in another diversion troops performed by leaping and creeping against a stick.
These all things are some of the activities of Lilliputian which are a great source of amusement.
Q7. Write any five promises that were made by Gulliver to because free in laid of Lilliput.
Ans:- Five promises that were made by Gulliver to because free in laid of Lilliput are as below:-
(I) The mountain man is expected not to depart from the dominions of Lilliput without license under great seal.
(ii) He shall not suppose to come into the metropolis, without king's express order; at which time, the inhabitants shall have two hours warning to keep within doors.
(iii) Mountain man shall confine his walks to our principal high roads, and not offer to walk , or lie down, in a meadow or a field of corn.
(iv) As he walks the said road, he shall take the utmost care not to trample upon the bodies of any of our loving subjects, their horses, or carriages, nor take any of our subjects into his hands without their own consent.
(v) He shall be our ally against our enemies in the island of Blefuscu, and do his utmost to destroy their fleet , which is now preparing to invade us.
Q8. What kind of people were the in habitants of Lilliput?
Ans: The inhabitants of Lilliput were great. They are highly civilized and alert in terms of protecting their country. They had made some code and conduct for their citizens and all the citizens are expected to act accordingly. In spite of this, the Lilliputians are innovative, brave and courageous too. Some of their adventures qualities are seen while performing the great diversions of Lilliput to entertain Gulliver. We have already seen the mathematical and engineering skills of Lilliputian in previous chapters. So what we call them 'very intelligent'.
•INTERPRETING THE CHARACTERS.
Q1. Don't you agree that the diversions as described in this chapter are very innovative and daring for a nation of people just six inches tall?
Ans: Yes, I am agree that the diversions as described in this chapter are very innovative and daring for a nation of people just six inches tall. Gulliver himself had said that he had never seen such kind of diversions being performed in any part of the world. The things that normal people hardly perform, the little Lilliputians were seen performing them very efficiently. It is a matter of pride in itself for the little Lilliputians.
Q2. The emperor of Lilliput possesses some endearing and admirable qualities which, if possessed by rulers and emperors of big nations, could change the whole panorama of world politics. Do you agree? Discuss.
Ans: Yes, it is true that the emperor of Lilliput possesses some endearing and admirable qualities which, if possessed by rulers and emperors of big nations, could Change whole panorama of world politics. The emperor was very down to earth. He has never behaves like a king with Gulliver. By his several visits to Gulliver, he appeared like a friend of Gulliver. And obviously friendly behaviour of rulers of big nations can change the whole panorama of world politics. The only reason of bitterness among big nations of today's world is rude behaviour and discontentment. The emperor was highly satisfied whatever he and his people had. He had quality to give respect to anyone. And suppose if we behave with someone like that then how could one slap on my cheek.
Q3. What is your impression of the emperor of Lilliput in "Gulliver's Travels".
Ans:Believe me! After reading some of the chapters I have become the fan of the emperor of Lilliput. He is very lovable and like person whom I respect too much. It is his quality that his every command is executed like the command of God! I am fond of such friendly behaviour that he showed for Gulliver and set him free as soon as possible. With his command, a great example of hospitality is also seen. Haven't you noticed that how he cares Gulliver that he himself arranged diversions for entertaining Gulliver. Wow! It makes me laugh internally.
•UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT
Q1. How does Gulliver gradually win over the emperor, his retinue of followers, the army and the common man alike. Explain by giving examples from the text.
Ans:- Gulliver gradually wins over the emperor, his retinue of followers, the army and the common man alike by showing his gentleness and good behaviours to them. He always tries his best to abide by the rules and regulations of the country.
Some examples from the text would support it. As Gulliver says, " I took all possible methods to cultivate this favourable disposition. The natives came, by degrees, to be less apprehensive of any danger from me. I would sometimes lie down, and let five or six of them dance on my hand; and at last the boys and girls would venture to come and play at hide-and- seek in my hair".
As you can see in the above example that how Gulliver is trying to make his impression favourable in the heart of Lilliputians, the emperor and the court.
Q2. Some entertaining diversions and games are mentioned in this chapter. What light do these throw on the people of Lilliput, their emperor and every one else?
Ans:- Really some entertaining diversions and games which are mentioned in the chapter are adventurous and admirable because all these diversions and games need a trained player. This shows that the people of Lilliput were really excellent in using his mind and hand. One more thing that we have noticed that these all are practiced by those persons who are candidates for great employment, and high favour at court.
By these all, the emperor also wants to conceive that whether any of his minister and officers have not lost their faculty (any of his physical and mental abilities). This shows that the emperor is really serious for the artistic and adventurous skills of his men in order to remain superior in their sub continent.
Q3. In the last article for Gulliver's recovery the emperor stipulates to allow him a quantity of meat and drink, sufficient for the support of 1724 Lilliputians. What does it convey to you about the emperor and the people of Lilliput? Discuss.
Ans:- In the last article for Gulliver's recovery the emperor stipulates to allow him a quantity of meat and drink, sufficient for the support of 1724 Lilliputians. First of all, while reading such information, I was stuck that how these tiny people calculated that the victuals allowed for Gulliver are sufficient for the support of 1724 Lilliputians. And when I become aware of his method of calculating this I was astonished that how Lilliputians were good in mathematics. The people of Lilliput are possesses the quality of performing their works exactly and very accurately.
On the other hand, the emperor proved himself that he is an eagle eyed emperor who never wants that anything concerning Gulliver goes wrong either it is matter of Gulliver's victuals or his safety. That is why everything is being calculated very perfectly and arrangements are being made in advance.
Q4. Describe Gulliver's lie on the island of Lilliput?
Ans: As far I have gone through the chapter the Gulliver's lie is made somewhat distinct by the several visits of the emperor. The emperor in this chapter makes some diversions arranged in order to entertain Gulliver. Gulliver also arranged some diversions for the emperor in which His Majesty's troops performed. At the end of the diversions the emperor was much entertained and appreciated Gulliver's contributions. These all things made some favours for Gulliver and he was set free on certain conditions. So, we can say that in this chapter a great promotion is seen in Gulliver's lie on island of Lilliput.
Q5. Describe the diversions provided by the emperor of Lilliput to entertain Gulliver.
Ans: Several diversions were provided by the emperor of Lilliput to entertain Gulliver. In one of the diversions, the rope dancers, performed upon a slender white thread , extended about two feet , and twelve inches from the ground. This diversion is only practiced by those persons who are candidates for great employment, and high favour at court. They are trained in this art from their youth , and are not always of noble birth, or liberal education.
Flimnap, the treasurer, is allowed to cut a dangerous activity on the straight rope , at least an inch higher than any other lord in the whole empire.
There is a likewise another diversion, which is only shown before the emperor and empress, and first minister, upon particular occasions. The emperor lays on the table three fine silken threads of six inches long; one is blue, the other red , and the third green. These threads are proposed as prizes for those persons whom the emperor has a mind to distinguish by a peculiar mark of his favour. In this diversion , the emperor holds the stick, sometimes creep under it, backward and forward, several times, according as the stick is advanced or depressed. Sometimes the emperor holds one end of the stick, and his first minister the other; sometimes the minister has it entirely to himself. Whoever performs his part with most quickly and holds out the longest in leaping and creeping, is rewarded with the blue coloured silk and so on.
Q6. Write a note on some of the Lilliputian activities which are a great source of amusement.
Ans: Some of the Lilliputian activities which are great source of amusement are the diversions formed by them. According to Gulliver, he had not seen some of the diversions performed by the Lilliputians anywhere in the world. The Lilliputians were brave as well as courageous too. All the diversions which are described in the chapter are very innovative and daring for a nation of people just six inches tall.
In one of the diversion, the performer performed rope dancing on a slender of white thread. In another diversion, one of the high official is seen performing a dangerous cut on a straight rope. Likewise in another diversion troops performed by leaping and creeping against a stick.
These all things are some of the activities of Lilliputian which are a great source of amusement.
Q7. Write any five promises that were made by Gulliver to because free in laid of Lilliput.
Ans:- Five promises that were made by Gulliver to because free in laid of Lilliput are as below:-
(I) The mountain man is expected not to depart from the dominions of Lilliput without license under great seal.
(ii) He shall not suppose to come into the metropolis, without king's express order; at which time, the inhabitants shall have two hours warning to keep within doors.
(iii) Mountain man shall confine his walks to our principal high roads, and not offer to walk , or lie down, in a meadow or a field of corn.
(iv) As he walks the said road, he shall take the utmost care not to trample upon the bodies of any of our loving subjects, their horses, or carriages, nor take any of our subjects into his hands without their own consent.
(v) He shall be our ally against our enemies in the island of Blefuscu, and do his utmost to destroy their fleet , which is now preparing to invade us.
Q8. What kind of people were the in habitants of Lilliput?
Ans: The inhabitants of Lilliput were great. They are highly civilized and alert in terms of protecting their country. They had made some code and conduct for their citizens and all the citizens are expected to act accordingly. In spite of this, the Lilliputians are innovative, brave and courageous too. Some of their adventures qualities are seen while performing the great diversions of Lilliput to entertain Gulliver. We have already seen the mathematical and engineering skills of Lilliputian in previous chapters. So what we call them 'very intelligent'.
•INTERPRETING THE CHARACTERS.
Q1. Don't you agree that the diversions as described in this chapter are very innovative and daring for a nation of people just six inches tall?
Ans: Yes, I am agree that the diversions as described in this chapter are very innovative and daring for a nation of people just six inches tall. Gulliver himself had said that he had never seen such kind of diversions being performed in any part of the world. The things that normal people hardly perform, the little Lilliputians were seen performing them very efficiently. It is a matter of pride in itself for the little Lilliputians.
Q2. The emperor of Lilliput possesses some endearing and admirable qualities which, if possessed by rulers and emperors of big nations, could change the whole panorama of world politics. Do you agree? Discuss.
Ans: Yes, it is true that the emperor of Lilliput possesses some endearing and admirable qualities which, if possessed by rulers and emperors of big nations, could Change whole panorama of world politics. The emperor was very down to earth. He has never behaves like a king with Gulliver. By his several visits to Gulliver, he appeared like a friend of Gulliver. And obviously friendly behaviour of rulers of big nations can change the whole panorama of world politics. The only reason of bitterness among big nations of today's world is rude behaviour and discontentment. The emperor was highly satisfied whatever he and his people had. He had quality to give respect to anyone. And suppose if we behave with someone like that then how could one slap on my cheek.
Q3. What is your impression of the emperor of Lilliput in "Gulliver's Travels".
Ans:Believe me! After reading some of the chapters I have become the fan of the emperor of Lilliput. He is very lovable and like person whom I respect too much. It is his quality that his every command is executed like the command of God! I am fond of such friendly behaviour that he showed for Gulliver and set him free as soon as possible. With his command, a great example of hospitality is also seen. Haven't you noticed that how he cares Gulliver that he himself arranged diversions for entertaining Gulliver. Wow! It makes me laugh internally.
