The Knowledge That The Laputians Possess May - 1350 Words

The knowledge that the Laputians possess may also reflect some symbolism towards the saying of ignorance is bliss. If one does not know about something, they tend to not worry about, but the Laputians know so much with their abstract theories of math and science that they â€Å"are under continual disquietudes† (Swift 2577). The knowledge they have also makes it very apparent that they never take the time to enjoy themselves as they fear the end of Earth constantly and â€Å"when they meet an acquaintance in the morning, the first question is about the sun’s health...and what hopes they have to avoid the stroke of the approaching comet† (Swift 2577-78). They worry so much that their conversations are their worries which is very sad. Another sad thing is the men of Laputa do not even spend their time with their wives which makes it all the more easy for affairs to arise. The women of Laputa are free to do as they please, but they are unable to leave the island as â€Å"the people of quality have found by frequent experience, how hard it is to persuade their women to return from below† (Swift 2578). As unfaithful as they are, the women still attempt to leave. It almost seems like the knowledge the Laputians have is so powerful that it was able to make their wives unfaithful. The impracticalness of the Laputians become more evident with Gulliver’s observations and discoveries. Gulliver is given tutors by the Laputian King to teach him their language; however, he finds that the words he