The decision made by the Houyhnhnms to expel or banish Gulliver from their lands triggers an emotional and heart wrenching departure for him. During his brief journey from their island, Gulliver comes into contact with a Portuguese sailing vessel and its Captain, Pedro de Mendez. From this encounter with Captain Mendez, the behavior of Gulliver as a result of his long stay with the Houyhnhnms shows that he is full of hatred and disgust for his own race, that he has lost the ability to see human kindness and goodness, and finally that he is overcome with both pride and arrogance. During Gulliv...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate