Summary of each chapter of "Gulliver's Travels":

1. "Travels to Lilliput"

Chapter One

Introduction “My” family background, life experiences, education, studies and career. "I" am a diligent, decent and civilized young man. "My" father attaches great importance to "my" cultivation and education, and my teacher Bates is also very helpful to "me".

Later, he studied medicine, worked as a doctor on a sea ship, opened a clinic in London, and on his final voyage to the East Indies, he was swept away by a storm in Van Diemenden, Australia. Northwest.

The "I" boat was in danger, escaped by swimming, and was escorted to the "small country" in the capital. "I" was forty years old at that time.

Chapter 2

On the second day after being imprisoned, the emperor, queen and prince came to see "me". The emperor and his entourage talked with "me" for two hours. With the arrival of "I", news spread throughout the kingdom, attracting countless rich, lazy, and curious people to watch.

Due to "my" arrival, the court faced difficulties and dilemmas, but because of "my" friendly attitude, "I" survived and received the necessary supplies.

In addition, they sent scholars to teach "my" small country the language. About three weeks later, the emperor summoned "me." With "my" consent and with "my" active cooperation, the two officers walked into my pockets and searched "my" body.

Chapter 3

Specifically describes two entertainment activities of "villains":

1. Dancing and performing on a straightened rope, Jumping (actually refers to acrobatics such as walking on a tightrope);

2. Jumping back and forth on two parallel poles, or crawling back and forth under the poles.

Then, the novel describes two important military activities:

1. Cavalry drill (this was organized, hosted and run by "I");

2. Crotch march (the emperor ordered the army troops to pass under "my" crotch). The middle also describes the plot of the "little man" using six horses to pull back the hat that "I" dropped.

Chapter 4

The first half says that "I" visited the palace of this small country. The second half consists of the Minister of the Interior writing a tirade about "I". He spoke of the situation at home and abroad: partisan strife and invasion by powerful enemies.

He also talked about many specific situations, such as dividing parties according to the height of high-heeled shoes, breaking eggs from one end according to the method of eating eggs, and dividing them into "big-endian factions" and "little-endian factions" ".

Chapter 5

Mainly writes about the mountain giant "I" as the villain and two major achievements in the country. The first half of the novel describes "my" crossing the channel and towing about 50 enemy ships.

Because of this, the emperor awarded "me" the highest honorary title in the court, but the admiral felt embarrassed, ruined his prestige, and became "my" mortal enemy. But later, because "I" refused to help the emperor failed and annexed the other side, he fell out of favor.

The second half tells a novel and interesting story: "I" was driven by haste and wisdom to extinguish the fire by urinating. Although I made outstanding achievements, it also violated the law. From then on, the queen was very skinny and skinny. Almost fatal.

Chapter Six

"I" first introduced the overview of small countries, especially the overview of law and education. Obviously, this is also a way to express your own opinions and ideals.

In fact, to a certain extent, "Lilliput" is also the author's "my" ideal society. This is an ideal society based on a commodity economy, sound rule of law and sound education.

Then, the author briefly introduced his daily life in the small country for nine months and thirteen days. Among them, I cleared away the details of the unfair grievances of the chancellor’s wife when the emperor came to share delicious food and joy with “me”.

Chapter 7

A dignitary from Lilliput came to visit secretly late at night, and told the plan and inside story of the conspiracy of four ministers to frame "me", including the emperor and the cabinet. The content of the meeting was told to "me" in detail, and after he left, "I" accurately recorded the key points of the conspiracy plan.

At the critical moment when I had only three days of personal freedom left, the author "I" made a decisive decision and used the exit passport previously "approved" by the King of Lilliput to leave without saying goodbye and fled to the island country of Blevscu. .

Chapter 8

A brief description of how “I”, with the support and help of His Majesty the Emperor of Blevscu Island, repaired the boat and made the equipment on board (oars) leaves, masts, sails, etc.), sailed out to sea, met a merchant ship from the motherland on the way, and then took the ship back to England. This gives "Travel to Lilliput" a happy ending.

2. "Travel to the Country of Adults"

Chapter One

Write that "I" accompanied twelve sailors ashore in search of fresh water. The sailors were frightened by the giant. I fled back on the sampan, but "I" was the only one who was discovered by the farmers of the adult country, and was taken home by the farmers, turning from a prisoner into a guest.

Chapter 2

"My" master uses "my" performance to make money.

First he performed it in a nearby town for people going to the market, then he performed it in the owner's house for people in the village, and finally he performed it on the journey to the capital. The performance went all the way, three thousand miles and a hundred days (from August 17, 1703 to October 26 of the same year).

The person who guides "I" in the performance is the farmer's nine-year-old daughter. She cares about "me", takes care of "me", loves "me", teaches "me" the language of the country, and provides on-the-spot guidance. "I" perform the "nanny" and "teacher". Our relationship can be said to be intimate and inseparable.

Chapter 3

1. The queen bought "me" from the farmer for one thousand gold coins, which actually saved "me" who was almost exhausted to death.

2. Three great scholars debated the existence and survival of "I" in front of the emperor.

3. The emperor asked "me" about the situation in "my" motherland at the dinner table and made comments.

4. The scene of the queen’s meal is written in a rich, vivid and interesting way. The Queen's appetite was huge, the knives and forks were huge, the bowls were filled with cheese, the bones she used to eat the bone marrow were thick, and the bodies of kittens, puppies, mice, and even flies and wasps were terrifyingly big and ferocious.

5. The dwarf played pranks on "me" twice.

Chapter 4

Write "I" to introduce to readers the general situation of the country based on my own knowledge: the geographical environment of being backed by mountains on one side and surrounded by the sea on three sides; the unique natural environment with lush flora and fauna Condition; living conditions with abundant fish and water.

A territory of more than 6,000 miles long and 3,000 to 5,000 miles wide; numerous cities and populations, with fifty-one cities and There were nearly a hundred walled towns, and the capital alone had "more than eighty thousand households and about six hundred thousand inhabitants."

Chapter 5

Mainly write about "my" dangerous experiences, especially the stories about animals, they are very interesting. Especially the hunting dog in the garden is vividly written. But it can only be regarded as the writer's imagination and fiction, and readers will not consider its authenticity.

But monkeys are humans, even three-year-old dolls. Sun Wukong in "Journey to the West" is children's favorite literary and artistic image. The monkey written in this chapter is also realistic, vivid and interesting.

Chapter 6

The first part writes about the wonderful uses of beards and hair: using beards to make comb teeth, using hair to weave rattan chairs, and weaving wallets; it also writes about using sticks to beat pianos . Young readers will love it. The latter part mainly writes "I" introducing the parliamentary system of my country to the king.

Chapter 7

Mainly introduces the academic, legal, military and other aspects of the adult country. The kingdom was isolated from the outside world; it had a small-scale peasant economy, focusing on agriculture over industry and commerce, and the army (militia) was composed of craftsmen and farmers; "academics were very poor, only ethics, history, poetry and mathematics."

The law is concise and accurate; the style of writing is clear, vigorous and fluent; but the king is ill-informed and does not advocate science and technology; he is very angry at "my" suggestion on making cannons and thinks it is an "inhumane idea".

The view in Chapter 13 of "Tao Te Ching" that "soldiers are an ominous weapon" is simply consistent! The content of this chapter has a bit of the flavor of "governing by doing nothing", "Tao follows nature" and "a small country with few people" in Laozi's "Tao Te Ching".

Chapter 8

Write about the process of "I" escaping from danger in the country of adults and returning to China. The feeling of "I" in the box is written very delicately; the conversation between "I" and the captain is written very interestingly; the scene of "I" meeting my wife and daughter is both interesting and emotional.

3. "Travel Notes on Flying Island (Magnetic Levitation Palace), Science Fiction Country, Wizarding Country, Longevity Country, and Japan"

Chapter 1

Write "I "Started the third distress voyage and was accepted by "Flying Island" or "Magnetic Levitation". The plot is as follows: Returning from danger on the second voyage, having stayed at home for less than two months. Hopefully Captain William Robinson was hired to sail to the East Indies. Finally "I" was rescued and brought to the island.

Chapter 2

This chapter writes about "I"'s management and activities in the past month after entering the palace. The first is to learn the language of the country. "I" used to learn many foreign languages ????in China, and he is an expert in this area. He used various methods such as translation and physical objects to learn foreign languages. In a favorable foreign language environment, he barely mastered the language in one month.

Chapter 3

Mainly explains the flying principle of "Flying Island" from astronomy, celestial mechanics, especially magnetism. This chapter mainly writes about two aspects:

1. The magnet function of the "Flying Island";

2. The rebellion of the common people on the ground and the suppression of the king.

Chapter 4

Write about "my" initial experiences after descending from the "Magnetic Levitation Palace" to the "Science Fiction Country". It mainly exposes the phenomenon of "exaggeration" prevalent in the process of social change and its serious consequences. At the same time, he wrote about his resignation as governor, or how he really felt after his retirement. Some passages in this chapter may seem mundane at first glance, but in fact they contain profound meanings.

Chapter 5

Focuses on the visit to the Capital Academy of Sciences in "Science Fiction Country" and describes various bizarre scientific research projects there. It exposes and satirizes all the ridiculous and ridiculous behaviors of the Academy of Sciences that do not care about science.

Chapter 6

Write "I" visited the "Political Design Branch" of the Academy of Sciences.

There are three key points:

1. A doctor who is well versed in politics suggested using drugs to treat various problems of politicians;

2. Two professors have completely opposite views on taxation methods. Two propositions: "taxation of sin and stupidity" and "taxation of cleverness, bravery and courtesy" (including "taxation of women's beauty");

3. An essay describing the detection of anti-government methods of intrigue; and additions made by "I".

Chapter 7

"I" left the capital of the "Science Fiction Country" and came to the seaport. Since there were no ships leaving for Ragnargi Island (and later Japan) for a month, I tentatively decided to go to the nearby "Wizard's Country".

I received a warm welcome from governors across the country. The governor was proficient in witchcraft, or spiritualism. He personally accompanied me and empowered me to attract the ghosts of many historical figures. Among them are Caesar, Pompeii and Pluto. "I especially admire the White Emperor who dedicated himself to democracy and political peace.

Chapter 8

First of all "I" met Homer, the ancient Greek poet and blind singer. The philosopher and famous scholar Aristotle, the famous ancient Greek materialist philosopher Epicurus, and the French philosopher and natural scientist Descartes from 1596 to 1650; and borrowed from the academic leader Aristotle Zui said some insightful words about the development of science

Chapter 9

"I" left the "Wizard Island", returned to the harbor, and then took a boat to the "Wizard Island". "Longevity Island", and stayed in this island country for three months. The author focused on the king's invention of a special method of "sending death" to ministers: the ground was covered with poisonous powder, and the ministers were asked to crawl under their thrones. Mouth full of poisonous powder, poisoned to death

Chapter 10

After "I" came to the "Longevity Country", I also imagined immortality at first, and also planned my future. Life: First, to become the richest man in the country; secondly, to be a great scholar and prophet; and finally, to be an outstanding historian.

In this plan of "my", the first thing is to "get rich." ", but at the same time "I" require myself to persist in frugality to prevent corruption. As the saying goes, "Diligence can make up for weakness, frugality can nourish integrity."

Chapter 11

Write "I" with longevity He came to Japan on a Dutch ship with the introduction of the King of Japan, and then returned to England to reunite with his family under the care of the Japanese Emperor.

Unlike all the chapters in the novel, this chapter is written like a real person. There seems to be no fiction at all. The third part of the novel, "Travel to the Flying Island, the Country of Science Fiction, the Country of Wizards, the Country of Longevity, and the Country of Japan" ends here.

4. "The Kingdom of Shenma". Travel Notes"

Chapter 1

"I" left home again and sailed to the South Seas, this time as a captain; during the voyage, the newly recruited sailors colluded with the original crew and plotted to seize the He broke into the boat and locked "me" in the cabin, and then abandoned "me" on the shoal.

"I" waded ashore and entered the land, and met a group of hozens and other animals on the road. ——"Wild Monkey", "Wild Monkey" is a hozen animal that has no humanity or reason.

"I" was surrounded by forty "Wild Monkeys"; this is the danger. At the critical moment, the "wild monkeys" were scared away by a gray "magic horse". The "magic horse" is a kind of humane and rational horse. Later, two "magic horses" blocked "my" way. Finally, the gray "magic horse" leads "me" to find a place to stay or a shelter.

Chapter 2

Write "magic horse" to "me". The arrangement after being brought home as a "wild monkey" focuses on "my" dietary issues. Of course, it also describes "my" owner's family and members, his servants, and a group of "wild monkeys" he raised in captivity.

From the description of the plot, readers can further determine that: this family is all good horses, steeds, and BMWs, they are rational, intelligent, have their own language, understand human nature, are polite, and can use their butts. Sitting on a "magic horse".

Chapter 3

"I" have lived in the "Shenma Kingdom" for five years, and of course I have to learn the language of "Shenma". But this is the only time in the entire novel that a chapter is dedicated to foreign language learning. The author of the novel is an expert in foreign language teaching.

Chapter 4

Mainly writes about the dialogue between the master (the "magic horse") and "me" (the special "wild monkey" in the eyes of the master). To be precise, "I" used the language of the master ("Shenma") to introduce to the master ("Shenma") reluctantly and bluntly the life and origin of "my", especially the experience of his last voyage. This long and difficult conversation took them several days.

Chapter 5

Written on two topics: war and law. Regarding the reasons for the war, the dialogue between "Master" and "I", especially "I"'s answer, is vivid, humorous and interesting; the point of view is also very clear.

The author of this book uses the words of "Shen Ma" to attribute the cause of the war to human beings losing their rationality (the so-called "fall of reason"). Regarding law, I mainly write about lawyers and judges. Here, the kind of judges and lawyers who "eat the defendant and eat the plaintiff" are vividly exposed. But it also mentions good lawyers and good judges who maintain their humanity and dignity.

Chapter 6

Through the conversation between "I" and the master "Shenma", mainly "I", various ills of the British court and upper class society at that time were exposed , pointedly mentioned the social contradictions of the disparity between rich and poor in a money-based society, described doctors and diseases, exposed, satirized, and even denounced the insidiousness and treachery of the then British Prime Minister and ministers, and also exposed the corruption and depravity of the aristocratic class.

Chapter 7

The corruption of human nature, or human reason, is the theme of this chapter. It is actually also the theme of "Traveler's Travels" and even "Gulliver's Travels" The theme of the whole book.

The author of this book once again uses the words of "Shenma" to expose the serious flaws in human beings' physiology, especially psychology, that is, their nature. The first half writes about the physical characteristics and living habits of the "wild monkey", mainly about the wildness of the "wild monkey": "lewdness and weirdness"; the second half writes about the virtues of the "magic horse", mainly about the harmony between their husbands and wives and the ability to educate their children. , Be warm and friendly towards similar people.

Chapter 8

The first half introduces the origin of the "wild monkey". It turns out that the "wild monkey" is also a sailor who is drifting and troubled like "me". The second half introduces the customs and culture of "Shenma". The author's poems and language of "Shenma", especially their attitude towards death, are made reasonable and interesting.

Chapter 9

Write "I"'s plan to settle down in "Shenma" and the happy life of self-cultivation. "I" envy their friendly interpersonal relationships and like their rich content. , concise and concise conversation, from which I gained a lot of lessons.

Especially "my" master, who teaches by words and deeds and is influenced by what he hears and sees, greatly helps "my" moral cultivation. Therefore, "I" envy, admire, and worship the "magic horse" who is full of humanity, and is nostalgic for this ideal country. I fear and loathe the wild compatriots of the motherland - "wild monkeys", and do not want to return to the motherland or even human society.

Chapter 10

Write about the process of "I" returning to my homeland in the UK from the "Shenma Kingdom" via Lisbon, the capital of Portugal: "I" first rowed to a small harbor; When he arrived at a small island, he was chased by local savages and was hit by an arrow in his left knee.

Later "I" was discovered by the crew members sent by the Portuguese merchant ship to fetch water, and was taken to the ship by them. I was warmly received by the captain and took the ship to Lisbon for free; finally, I took another merchant ship back to the UK. , reunited with his wife and family.

Chapter 12

It first describes the author's writing purpose and writing principles: "Strictly adhere to the truth"; "Writing is to teach mankind."

The author went on to express his clear stance against aggressive wars: "But I would not suggest conquering such a noble nation. Instead, I hope that they can or are willing to send a sufficient number of residents of the 'Shenma Kingdom' Civilize Europe and teach us the fundamental principles of honor, justice, truth, temperance, public spirit, fortitude, chastity, friendship, benevolence, and loyalty.”

The author also criticizes pride and complacency in the end. See it as a serious fault, even a sin.