One theme of Poppy is courage, and to find courage in yourself and others. She finds the bravery to defend herself and her family from Ocax, and defeats him.
Once they are<span> sure he is asleep, the Lilliputians, who </span>are<span> excellent mathematicians, transport </span>Gulliver<span> to the Capital</span>
No, abbreviations are not necessary in the thesis.