Question

What example is given in Gulliver's Travels to show how Lord Munodi uses his logic and wisdom to prove that he is NOT stupid like most Laputans believe?

Answer 1

Answer: Lord Munodi’s efficient country estate, compared to the poorly built houses, ragged people, and barren land of Balnibarbi.

Explanation:

Lord Munodi is considered stupid by the abstract thinkers of Laputa because he refuses to abide by the misled public policies that lead them to inefficient and rather ridiculous ideas and practices.

However, once Gulliver sees how well-run and efficient Lord Munodi´s estate is, compared to the poorly built houses, ragged people, and barren land of Balnibarbi, it becomes obvious that he has great intelligence and wisdom.

Answer 2

Answer:

The theories propounded by the so called lovers of music and art have not produced any meaningful results, which has left the country in ruins

Explanation:

According to Lord Munodi, some forty years ago, his people travelled to Lupata where they learnt new ideas about mathematics and arts. After their return to Lugado, they established an academy to enhance the development of new theories on agriculture and construction and to initiate projects that would improve the lives of the people.

Unfortunately the new theories didn't produce any meaningful results and the new techniques introduced left the country in ruins. This goes to prove that the so called lovers of music were indeed the stupid ones.