Gulliver: Huge AND Humane

Although some people had a hard time seeing why Gulliver was so kind to the Lilliputians, it was easy for me to see where he was coming from. I have always been taller and, well, bigger than all of my friends and classmates ( and usually my professors, as well). Reading the first book of Gulliver's Travels, I found myself feeling a lot like him in some ways. Maybe not in the description of his bathroom habits, but in the ways in which he reacted to the Lilliputians. When you are bigger, most people tend to expect you to have a very harsh and demanding personality. In fact, most of the friends I have now will explain that they were afraid to talk to me initially...how ridiculous! Of course, they all came to realize that I am a "Gentle Giant," and would not do anything to purposefully hurt them physically or otherwise. ANYWAY, I think this is the judgment we as readers, have automatically put upon Gulliver. As I have to look through my friend's eyes to see how intimidating I may seem at first, Gulliver must do the same for the Lilliputians. He is a giant for goodness sakes! If someone that big came crashing into Maryland, we would tie them down too! The actions that the Lilliputians took, were purely to assure the safety of their people. I can't speak for the way in which the Lilliputians somewhat held him captive, but nobody is perfect! As a giant myself, I felt the need to defend Gulliver's respectful actions. Just because you have the ability to step on others, doesn't mean they deserve it. And it surely doesn't mean that you should take advantage of that fact, either. P.s My computer is doing this wierd thing and it won't let me type in the "compose" section. This is why my entire blog is in one long paragraph. I also wanted to add a picture of me and my shortest friend, but it decided to deny that request too...ahh well!