King of Brobdingnag:
* Wise and insightful: He is intelligent, thoughtful, and capable of seeing through Gulliver's boasting and the flaws of human society. He frequently criticizes Gulliver's claims about European history and political systems.
* Humorous: Despite his wisdom, he possesses a dry wit and finds amusement in Gulliver's accounts, even when criticizing them.
* Moral and compassionate: He is deeply concerned with the welfare of his people and is appalled by the cruelty and greed he learns about from Gulliver.
* Pragmatic: He is a practical ruler who values efficiency and stability.
* Skeptical: He is wary of Gulliver's claims and questions everything he says, demonstrating a healthy skepticism towards extravagant stories.
King of Laputa:
* Obsessed with abstract thought: He and his court are completely detached from reality and obsessed with theoretical concepts, mathematics, and music.
* Neglectful of his kingdom: His focus on abstract ideas leads to him neglecting the practical needs of his people and allowing Laputa to fall into disrepair.
* Eccentric: He exhibits strange and impractical behaviors, such as wearing a floating island.
* Unrealistic: He is out of touch with the realities of his kingdom and the needs of his people.
* Symbol of intellectual detachment: He represents the dangers of pursuing abstract ideas to the exclusion of practical concerns.
In contrast to these kings, Gulliver's interactions with the kings of Lilliput and Blefuscu (Part I) are more about the absurdity of political power struggles and the petty nature of courtly life. These kings are presented as foolish and self-absorbed, highlighting the absurdity of human political behavior.
It's important to remember that Swift's purpose in *Gulliver's Travels* was satire. By portraying different kings with distinct characteristics, he criticizes various aspects of human nature, society, and politics.