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Gulliver
The Lilliputians
The Emperor
- A. A doctor
- B. One of the crews
- C. a swimmer
- D. the captain
c) a swimmer
- A. was afraid of him
- B. confirmed that he was not harmful.
- C. was a kind hearted person.
- D. wanted to get something from him.
b) confirmed that he was not harmful
- A. made the army of Blefuscu giddy
- B. fought with the army of Blefuscu.
- C. drowned the army of Blefuscu in the water.
- D. defeated the emperor of Blefuscu.
d) defeated the emperor of Blefuscu
D. Discuss in groups. Retell the story in your own words. Each one should say one sentence.
You can begin like this:
Gulliver was travelling in a ship. One stormy night, the ship was wrecked ………
Gulliver was travelling in a ship. One stormy night, the ship was wrecked. Gulliver was a good swimmer. So, he reached the land by swimming. The land appeared strange and lonely. He saw no human beings, he was hungry and tired. He fell on a patch of grass and slept. When he woke up he found his hands and legs tied down. There were a number of creatures not more than six inches high. He later learned they were Lilliputians. He was taken to the Emperor. He received Gulliver. He set him free with a condition that he would do no harm to them. Once, the neighbouring kingdom, declared war on Lilliput. The Emperor needed Gulliver’s help.
Gulliver walked into a sea and tied with a long rope all the ships of the enemy together he pulled the ships going round and round the whole day. They were not in a position to fight. So, the enemy king begged for peace between the two countries. Gulliver was hailed as a hero.
Gulliver's ship was wrecked and he found himself in the land of Lilliput, where the inhabitants were not more than six inches high. When he was brought before the Emperor with his hands and legs tied, he remained calm and patient. Gulliver overcame his adversity through his intelligence, kindness, and willingness to help the Lilliputians and their Emperor. When the neighbouring kingdom of Blefuscu declared war on Lilliput, Gulliver demonstrated his courage and strategic thinking by wading into the sea and tying all the hundred enemy ships together with a long rope. He then dragged these ships through the water, which made the enemy army so dizzy and disoriented that they could not fight. This brave action led to the surrender of the King of Blefuscu and the establishment of peace. Through his acts of service, wisdom, and compassion towards the people of Lilliput, Gulliver not only survived his shipwreck but also earned the deep respect and affection of the Emperor and his subjects. His ability to remain positive and contribute meaningfully to his new community transformed his initial misfortune into an opportunity to become a hero.
When facing adversity, one should react with patience, kindness, and a willingness to help others. Gulliver's response to his difficult situation in Lilliput demonstrates this ideal approach. Despite being a stranger in a foreign land where he was initially restrained and confined, Gulliver maintained his composure and treated the Lilliputians with respect and compassion. When the neighbouring country of Blefuscu declared war on Lilliput, Gulliver did not hesitate to offer his assistance to the Emperor. Instead of becoming bitter or resentful about his circumstances, he used his strength and intelligence to serve the people who had taken him in. By displaying these virtues of patience and kindness, Gulliver not only saved Lilliput from invasion but also earned the genuine respect and love of the Emperor and all the people. His example teaches us that adversity can be overcome through positive attitudes and constructive actions, and that helping others during their time of need can transform our own difficult situations into opportunities for growth and meaningful relationships.
When the King of Blefuscu declared war on Lilliput, the Emperor sought Gulliver's help to defend his kingdom. Gulliver responded with courage and ingenuity. He walked into the sea and used a long rope to tie all one hundred ships of the Blefuscu army together. After securing the enemy fleet, Gulliver dragged the tied ships through the water, pulling them back and forth throughout the day in circular motions. This continuous movement in the water caused the entire army of Blefuscu to become extremely dizzy and disoriented, leaving them completely unable and unwilling to fight. Faced with this overwhelming situation and the loss of their fleet, the King of Blefuscu had no choice but to surrender to the Emperor of Lilliput. Through this surrender, peace was established between the two kingdoms. Gulliver's quick thinking, physical strength, and bravery in this encounter brought victory to the Emperor and proved to be a turning point in his relationship with the Lilliputian people, earning him their admiration and gratitude.
Connecting to Self
G. Look at these pictures. Think of how you must behave when you visit these places. Discuss with your partner and complete the table.Use dust bins
Do not throw rubbish in public places
Put waste into dustbins
Don’t throw down uneaten food.
Use toilet
Don’t spit on the road.
Keep the coast clean
Don’t pass urine on the way.
Keep the environment clear
Don’t walk the meadow.
Dust-free
Don’t pluck flowers.
Step to Success
e.g. 1. Leaves 2. Fruit 3. Seed 4. Flowers 5. Root
a) 2,4,5,1,3
b) 3,5,1,4,2
c) 1,2,3,4,5
d) 5,3,1,2,4
b) 3, 5,1, 4, 2
- A. 2,1,3,5,4
- B. 5,2,1,3,4
- C. 3,4,5,1,2
- D. 3,5,1,2,4
b) 5, 2,1,3, 4
- A. 3,2,4,1,5
- B. 4,5,3,2,1
- C. 1,2,3,4,5
- D. 5,4,2,3,1
a) 3, 2, 4,1, 5
- A. 1,2,3,4,5
- B. 4,5,1,2,3
- C. 4,5,2,3,1
- D. 5,4,3,2,1
c) 4, 5, 2,3,1
- A. 3,4,5,2,1
- B. 1,2,3,4,5
- C. 5,4,3,2,1
- D. 2,4,3,1,5
d) 2, 4, 3,1, 5
- A. 2,4,1,5,3
- B. 1,2,3,4,5
- C. 5,4,3,2,1
- D. 3,4,2,1,5
a) 2,4,1, 5,3