Part III
Characters
Lemuel Gulliver: the main character and narrator of the novel, a ship's surgeon
The king of Laputa: the ruler of the flying island of Laputa, who is obsessed with mathematics and music
The projectors: intellectuals on the island of Laputa who are constantly coming up with impractical and impractical schemes for improving society
The struldbrugs: immortal beings on the island of Luggnagg who are shunned by society due to their inability to die
The Houyhnhnms: intelligent horses on the land of the Houyhnhnms who are governed by rational rules
Themes
Science and technology: Gulliver's visit to Laputa and the academy of projectors highlights the dangers of over-reliance on science and technology, and the limitations of human intellect
Society and culture: Gulliver's interactions with the struldbrugs and the Houyhnhnms provide insight into different cultural values and beliefs about aging, death, and social status
Human nature: Gulliver's experiences on the land of the Houyhnhnms highlight the complexities of human behavior and the influence of social and cultural factors on personal actions and beliefs
Politics and government: Gulliver's visit to the school of political projectors on Laputa and his observations of the Houyhnhnms' society provide insight into different approaches to governance and the dangers of corruption and abuse of power.
Summary
Gulliver is transported to Laputa, a land of flying islands and academic intellectuals
Gulliver is taken to the royal palace and meets the king, who is obsessed with mathematics and music
Gulliver is taken on a tour of the island, including the academy of projectors and the school of political projectors
Gulliver travels to the island of Luggnagg and meets the struldbrugs, immortal beings who are shunned by society due to their inability to die
Gulliver travels to the land of the Houyhnhnms, intelligent horses governed by rational rules
Gulliver is initially welcomed by the Houyhnhnms and is given a house and a servant, but his human nature ultimately causes him to be rejected by them
Gulliver returns to England and reflects on the lessons he has learned from his travels