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    Give a character sketch of the Emperor of Lilliput.                                            (Gulliver's Travels)                                           (5) OR Give a humorous account of the final fate of the cheeses that the author brought to London.                                     (5)                                                                                                                                                 (Three Men In a Boat)

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    The character of the Emperor of Lilliput creates a nice impression on the mind of readers. He is fearless, bold, prudent, intelligent, a patron of learning and hospitable. He is generous and friendly. He feels very curious about Gulliver. He feels very happy when Gulliver cripples the fluet of Blefuscu. He gives Gulliver the highest title of honour. But when Gulliver refuses to launch another attack on the Blefuscu army, the emperor becomes angry with him. Instigated by Gulliver's enemies, he even agrees to impeach him. This shows that the emperor is an ungreatful person. Some critics believe that the Emperor of Lilliput is a satirical sketch of George I. OR Harris comes across as a practical man in the novel. He knows of all the places where one can get a drink. He goes with George and Jim on a boating holiday. He thinks that he suffers from fits of giddiness. He is a great lover of drink. He probably does not enjoy a bath, because Jim says it is worth taking a great deal of food if it can make Harris remain fresh. He loves to argue, He hates to watch George snoring. He believes in boasting and it creates many troubles for him. He fills with anger if he does not find a comfortable environment. Food and drink is his weakness. He feels himself happy when he gets delicious food and drink.