give the character sketch about the king of Brobdingnag in about 150 words
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The King of Brobdingnag is a very open-minded person. When presented with the kind of creature (Gulliver) he has never seen before, he treats him with great hospitality and listens to his story. He has conversations with Gulliver regarding English politics to learn about his home country and to see if there's anything worth imitating there. His negative comments on the English government and English people after hearing Gulliver’s description suggest, in some way, his higher moral standards, because a lot of things that appear to be commonplace in England are viewed as immoral by the King of Brobdingnag. He has great communication skills and a sense of humor, too, as can be seen by his criticism on the English government in a light-hearted way.
When Gulliver attempts to impress the King with the power of gunpowder and offers to help manufacture it, the King finds it a horrible invention, rather than a useful tool to subdue the enemies. He says he would rather lose his kingdom than to make something that would cause so much destruction and bloodshed. This shows that the King is a benevolent ruler, and he cares about his people more than his own authority.
All in all, Swift is mirroring the dark side of the English politics through this character. Gulliver appears to describe his home country as a wonderful place, but the King of Brobdingnag acts as a wise judge who sees the reality clearly.