Children honor, follow, obey and learn all from their parents, whereas slaves are to honor their Master. Gulliver is tied down with restraints but because Gulliver is enormous and doesn't know his power, he is obedient and tentative to the rules, almost like he doesn't want to get into trouble, even though he could rip apart the constraints with little effort. He is yet to learn about the massive benefits associated with his power. The way the master handles the learning process with his strength plays a large role in the development of their relationship. Disciplining a child includes making rules, they might not like them or agree with them, but they are necessary for that upper hand power and guidance. If a child does right they get a reward or if they disobey, then they will be taught not to do that again. The severity of the form a discipline is what differentiates a master -slave relationship to that of a parent and child. The Master comes up with a contract to discipline Gulliver (slave) and for his freedom: " 3rd, The said Man-Mountain shall confine his walks to our principal high roads, and not offer to walk or lie down in a meadow or field of corn. 4th, As he walks the said roads, he shall take the utmost care not to trample upon the bodies of any of our loving subjects, their horses, or carriages, nor take any of our said subjects into his hands, without their own consent. 5th, If an express require extraordinary dispatch, the Man-Mountain shall be obliged to carry in his pocket the messenger and horse a six days' journey once in every moon, and return the said messenger back (if so required) safe to our Imperial Presence. 6th, He shall be our ally against our enemies in the island of Blefuscu, and do his utmost to destroy their fleet, which is now preparing to invade us"(Swift 1,3, 79-80). If Gulliver disobeys these rules he will never be free. But because of Gulliver's goodwill and gratefulness for their hospitality, the Master orders for the Lilliput's to bring Gulliver food.
