Question

after getting acquainted with the sorrel nag and the dapple grey horse ( whom later on gulliver calls him hus master ) what are your views on them ? in what way are they are different from common horse found in the land of yahoos.

Answer 1

Houyhnhnms are intelligent, thoughtful, reasonable and believe in the truth above all things. They are orderly, just, well-spoken, clean, peaceful, and serene. The Houyhnhnms have no concept of lust, greed, or lies; they are devoid of passion.

Answer 2

The sorrel nag is the Master Horse's servant. When describing horse colors, "sorrel" means reddish brown, and "nag" means run-down or not as good as a thoroughbred horse. This horse loves Gulliver, and that's pretty much all we know about him. But he also seems to be a member of that servant class of horses the Master Horse mentions.

What they do — and what they say and think — is akin to human nature, but the character of the Houyhnhnms is far from Gulliver's. ... The Houyhnhnms are ice-cold reason; the Yahoos are fiery sensuality. In between these extremes is Gulliver.


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