“. . . [I]f his majesty, in consideration of your services, and pursuant to his own merciful disposition, would please to spare
your life, and only give orders to put out both your eyes, he humbly conceived that, by this expedient, just might in some measure be satisfied, and all the world applaud the lenity of the emperor, as well as the fair and generous proceedings of those who have the honor to be his counselors. . . .” Why would the passage above be most appropriate for a travel narrative, especially one written to establish business relationships? The passage contains little reference to setting. The passage illustrates Lilliputian moral practices. The passage references Lilliputian educational institutions. The passage provides information about political structures.
Based on the given selection above from Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, the most appropriate for a travel narrative that the passage above suggests best would be:
The passage illustrates Lilliputian moral practices.
The supporting details should be included in the Body Paragraphs of an essay. The introduction is an introduction of what you plan to write about, and the thesis is included in the introduction where you specifically mention your main topics/points. However you elaborate on these in the body paragraphs and these elaborations are your supporting details. The conclusion is a summary of your essay and should not be introducing any new information.
