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This image emphasizes the immense size (and perspective) difference between Gulliver and the Lilliputians. This first struggle of the Lilliputian state seems utterly absurd since it is based on purely superficial, physical differences (rather than on any substantial moral conundrum). Indeed, Swift will use the absurdity of Lilliput’s wars to comment on the absurdity of warfare in general. This second struggle is just as absurd as the first and further supports the subtext pointing out the ridiculousness of warfare. Though the Lilliputians have been careful to restrict Gulliver’s physical power over them, they are eager to harness his power against their enemies.