PART I
Characters
Lemuel Gulliver: the main character and narrator of the novel, a ship's surgeon
The small people: the inhabitants of Lilliput, a land of tiny people
The king and queen of the small people: the rulers of Lilliput
The farmer and his family: the people who take care of Gulliver after he is captured by the small people
Themes
Physical and mental difference: Gulliver's size and appearance cause him to be seen as a curiosity and an outsider by the small people, and his ability to adapt to their society highlights the potential for cooperation and understanding between different groups
Power and authority: the small people's attitudes towards Gulliver reflect their own sense of superiority and their desire to exert control over him, but as Gulliver becomes more integrated into their society, his size and strength are also used to his advantage and he is able to exert influence in certain situations
Language and communication: Gulliver's ability to speak the language of the small people improves, allowing him to communicate more effectively and build relationships with them
Politics and government: the tour of the capital city and the public buildings provides insight into the political and governmental structures of Lilliput, and Gulliver's appointment as the official doctor to the queen's court highlights the importance of social status and favoritism in the small people's society.
Summary
Gulliver is shipwrecked and finds himself stranded on an unknown shore
Gulliver is captured by a group of small people and taken to their capital city
Gulliver is presented to the king and queen of the small people, who are initially suspicious of him
Gulliver is placed under the care of a farmer and his family, where he begins to learn the language and customs of the small people
Gulliver becomes more comfortable in the care of the farmer and his family and begins to learn more about the small people and their society
Gulliver is brought before the king and queen to answer questions about his origins and his intentions
Gulliver is given a tour of the capital city, including the royal palace and the public buildings
Gulliver is appointed the official doctor to the queen's court and is given a house in the capital city
Gulliver becomes more integrated into the small people's society and is trusted by the king and queen