What Were the Common Features of People, Animals, and Trees in Lilliput?

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What was the common feature of people, animals, and trees in Lilliput? 

In “Gulliver’s Travels” (1726), Part 1, we see Gulliver in the land of Lilliput. The people there are very small, only six inches tall. But not just the people; everything in Lilliput is tiny. Their animals, trees, houses, and even food are all made to match their small size. All things are in perfect proportion to each other. 

Tiny People Everywhere: The most surprising thing Gulliver notices is the small size of the Lilliputians. They are only six inches tall. Yet, they act like full-sized humans. They have pride, jealousy, and political problems. Their small size may look funny, but their behavior is just like humans. Gulliver is shocked that such small people have such big thoughts and troubles. 

Small Animals Too: The animals in Lilliput are also very small. Their horses, cows, sheep, and other animals are made to match the size of the Lilliputians. When Gulliver is fed, the food is brought in tiny baskets. Many small animals are used to prepare his meal. Gulliver even takes some of these small animals with him to England later.

Trees and Buildings Fit Size: In Lilliput, trees and plants are also tiny. Their buildings and temples are small, yet they look grand to the Lilliputians. Gulliver is tied down next to an old temple. It is big for the Lilliputians but small to him. Their whole world is made to fit their height and daily needs.

To conclude, the most common feature in Lilliput is size. Everything is made small to match the people. From humans to trees, from houses to animals, all are tiny. This shows how different Lilliput is from Gulliver’s world.