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    The protagonist of the story is N’pongo, a lovely baby gorilla bought by the narrator for his zoo. Read summary of A Gorilla in the Guestroom

    The protagonist of the story is N’pongo, a lovely baby gorilla bought by the narrator for his zoo.

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    The narrator was aware that the zoos did not work towards the conservation of wildlife but acted as a mere show place of animals. They dragged the animals out of their natural habitat only to keep them enclosed in zoos for the entertainment sake. Though the narrator kept great care of his animals, aRead more

    The narrator was aware that the zoos did not work towards the conservation of wildlife but acted as a mere show place of animals. They dragged the animals out of their natural habitat only to keep them enclosed in zoos for the entertainment sake. Though the narrator kept great care of his animals, almost as if they were his own children, as seen in the story, he felt dejected when N’pongo fell ill. He realized that he had uprooted an animal from the natural habitat. When Nandy was bought, the narrator had noticed that right across the top of her skull was a scar which must have measured six or seven inches in length. When she was caught, some over enthusiastic and intrepid human had given her a blow with a machete which had split her scalp like a razor slide. Nandy had such a woebegone, frightened face only because she had been too deeply hurt. The narrator understood that she would be needing time to trust humans. It took almost six months for the narrator to gain her confidence. Such inhuman behavior is meted out to animals who don’t even cause any arm to the humans.

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    Love is universal, and that applies for both humans and animals. In this story, the author tries to establish the fact that if humans and animals are able to love each other, the problem of living together in harmony won’t be a problem. One way of showing our love for the animals is by protecting thRead more

    Love is universal, and that applies for both humans and animals. In this story, the author tries to establish the fact that if humans and animals are able to love each other, the problem of living together in harmony won’t be a problem. One way of showing our love for the animals is by protecting them, not for commercial purposes but conservation. In the narrator’s zoo, he is always concerned about the well-being of all his animals. When N’pongo fell sick, the narrator could hardly focus on his life. He consulted vets and physicians and gave him the best medical aid possible and waited by his side till N’pongo got well. Though the narrator always seemed short on funds, he did his best on raising the money to bring N’pongo and Nandy to his zoo. He knew the government will not take care of animals, so he did his best to bring them to his home and look after them in his zoo. This type of love and affection is what the author hopes to inspire within the minds of the readers.

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    According to Geral Durrell, the zoo was only for entertainment sake and not for the protection of the animals. He believed that the zoo must cease to be mere show place of animals and start to contribute something towards the conservation of wildlife. All zoos must be financed properly so that theyRead more

    According to Geral Durrell, the zoo was only for entertainment sake and not for the protection of the animals. He believed that the zoo must cease to be mere show place of animals and start to contribute something towards the conservation of wildlife. All zoos must be financed properly so that they could provide all the animals their natural habitat as much as possible. Endangered species must be protected at all costs. He knew that animal conservation was seldom in the government’s agenda.

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    N’pongo was bought by the narrator, to his place in New Jersey, from London. As his cage was setting up, he first used to stay in the guest room at the narrator’s house. Read summary of A Gorilla in the Guestroom

    N’pongo was bought by the narrator, to his place in New Jersey, from London. As his cage was setting up, he first used to stay in the guest room at the narrator’s house.

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    The narrator brought the company to N’pongo. When he thought it was time for N’pongo to have a mate, he contacted the same dealer, from whom he had bought N’pongo, acquiring about a female gorilla. Read summary of A Gorilla in the Guestroom

    The narrator brought the company to N’pongo. When he thought it was time for N’pongo to have a mate, he contacted the same dealer, from whom he had bought N’pongo, acquiring about a female gorilla.

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    The title of the story is justified as the story talks about a baby gorilla, acquired by the narrator for his zoo. As the baby gorilla’s cage hasn’t been ready, N’pongo stayed at the narrator’s guest room. His calm and composed behavior, while staying at the guest room, won over the narrator’s wifeRead more

    The title of the story is justified as the story talks about a baby gorilla, acquired by the narrator for his zoo. As the baby gorilla’s cage hasn’t been ready, N’pongo stayed at the narrator’s guest room. His calm and composed behavior, while staying at the guest room, won over the narrator’s wife and his mother.

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    Out of all the fruits, a slice of watermelon appealed to N’pongo the most when he was suffering from diarrhea. Read summary of A Gorilla in the Guestroom

    Out of all the fruits, a slice of watermelon appealed to N’pongo the most when he was suffering from diarrhea.

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    Though Nandy and N’pongo both belonged to the same species, their nature was widely different. N’pongo, from the beginning, was courteous and civilized. His gentle behavior was quite impressive. Unlike the chimpanzee, N’pongo was quite obedient and friendly. He liked to play and have a good time. NaRead more

    Though Nandy and N’pongo both belonged to the same species, their nature was widely different. N’pongo, from the beginning, was courteous and civilized. His gentle behavior was quite impressive. Unlike the chimpanzee, N’pongo was quite obedient and friendly. He liked to play and have a good time. Nandy, on the other hand, was more reserved and quiet. She grew up at a place which taught her to not trust in humans. She even took time to get used to N’pongo’s mischief. She was short-tempered and shy. Nandy used to remain alert and cautious of her surroundings unlike N’pongo who was lively and humorous.

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