Size isn't Everything

The image above seems to be a good representation of what is currently happening in Gulliver’s Travels. It shows a giant hand being carried by four smaller men. The hand, as you can imagine, is a representation of Gulliver’s power in the book. By using the rule of odds, you can see that it is the center and largest object in the painting. This shows just how important Gulliver is in the story. He is, after all, not only the main character but the narrator. 

The four men represent the power of the small people from LIlliput. The hand is obviously bigger than them. It is also a body part which signifies power and authorization. They are, however, carrying it, showing that they are in control of the situation. The hand neither seems threatening, or violent. Instead, it almost seems cooperative with the people. This is exactly the case in Gulliver’s Travels. In spite of his size, Guliver succumbs to the power of his small enemies. 

The hand in the painting is green, making it stand out from the rest of the objects. It is the only unusual color, for all others seem to be in place. Once again, it is another distinction between Gulliver and the people from Lilliput. One major difference between the two that really got in the way of a descent interaction, was language. This has been major topic in the  story so far, which Swift often brings up.