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What position did Gulliver have on the ship 'Adventure'?
What position did Gulliver have on the ship 'Adventure'?
How did Gulliver come to be in the land of the Houyhnhnms?
How did Gulliver come to be in the land of the Houyhnhnms?
His crew mutinied and set him ashore on unknown land.
What are yahoos?
What are yahoos?
Disgusting deformed humans.
How were the Houyhnhnms described?
How were the Houyhnhnms described?
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What does the word 'Houyhnhnm' signify in their tongue?
What does the word 'Houyhnhnm' signify in their tongue?
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How did Gulliver describe the Houyhnhnms and their society?
How did Gulliver describe the Houyhnhnms and their society?
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How did Gulliver leave the land of the Houyhnhnms?
How did Gulliver leave the land of the Houyhnhnms?
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In what land was Gulliver wounded by an arrow?
In what land was Gulliver wounded by an arrow?
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How did the author feel about his wife and children upon returning home?
How did the author feel about his wife and children upon returning home?
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They must avoid the sin of: ________
They must avoid the sin of: ________
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Who helps with the boat?
Who helps with the boat?
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Study Notes
Gulliver's Travels Part 4 Overview
- Gulliver served as the captain of the ship named "Adventure" during his fourth voyage.
- After a mutiny, Gulliver was set ashore by his crew on an unknown land, becoming their captive initially.
The Houyhnhnms and Yahoos
- The first creatures Gulliver encountered were Yahoos, described as deformed, grotesque humans with:
- Long fingernails
- Coarse, brown palms
- Hairy backs
- Flat, broad faces and large lips
- Houyhnhnms are depicted as intelligent, talking horses, embodying rationality, wisdom, and virtue.
- The term 'Houyhnhnm' translates to "a horse" in their language.
Gulliver's Departure and Aftermath
- Gulliver constructed an Indian canoe to escape the land of the Houyhnhnms.
- The sail was crafted from animal skin and equipped with four paddles.
- He was wounded by an arrow in the land known as New Holland after leaving the Houyhnhnms.
Post-Return Struggles
- Upon returning home, Gulliver experienced severe discomfort being around his wife and children:
- He found their presence unbearable and their smell intolerable.
- He refused to share food and drink, depicting a significant emotional and psychological detachment.
Moral Lessons
- The narrative emphasizes the importance of avoiding the sin of pride, a key moral takeaway from Gulliver's experiences.
- A character referred to as Sorrel Nag assisted Gulliver in his efforts to build the boat for his escape.
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Test your knowledge of part 4 of 'Gulliver's Travels' with these flashcards. Explore Gulliver's adventures with the Houyhnhnms and the Yahoos, along with key events from his fourth voyage. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts!
