🔍Gulliver's lenient punishment of being blinded and starved to death is crueler than an execution.
👑The Lilliputians believe their Emperor is merciful, but the more merciful punishment creates greater suffering for Gulliver.
🔒The decision to indict Gulliver for treason is based on the biases and preferences of a few of his enemies.
💼Accusations and punishments can be issued at will by the powerful in Lilliput.
⚖️The system of crime and punishment in Lilliput does not account for true justice.
What is Gulliver charged with in Gulliver's Travels?
—Gulliver is charged with treason, public urination, refusing to destroy Blufescu, and aiding the Emperor of Luffescu.
What is Gulliver's punishment?
—Gulliver's punishment is to be blinded and starved to death, with his skeleton serving as a monument.
Why is Gulliver's punishment considered crueler than an execution?
—Blinding and starving to death is a slow and agonizing process, causing greater suffering than a quick execution.
Why do the Lilliputians think their Emperor is merciful?
—The Lilliputians believe that their Emperor's mercy is reflected in his lenient punishment, but this shows their shortsightedness.
Who decides to indict Gulliver for treason?
—A few of Gulliver's enemies have biasedly and arbitrarily decided to charge him with treason.
00:09A government official charges Gulliver with treason and other crimes.
00:18Gulliver's punishment of being blinded and starved to death is revealed.
00:32Gulliver's friends negotiate for a more lenient sentence.
