Question

(2) Write a short character sketch of Tonga
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Answer 1

Answer:

Tonga's portrayal in the book is extremely problematic: he is described as a savage “black cannibal,” painted more as an animal than a human being. He thus represents the deep racial prejudices of the Victorian era.

Answer 2

Tonga.

Character sketch:

• Tonga is a native of the Andaman Islands who was helped by Jonathan Small while he was sick.
• This instilled in him a sense of devotion to Small, which is why he joins him on his quest to recapture the Agra riches.
• Tonga's portrayal in the novel is problematic: he is represented as a ferocious "black cannibal," seen as an animal rather than a human being.
• As a result, he embodies the Victorian era's profound racial biases. Tonga used deadly blow darts as a weapon, murdering Bartholomew Sholto and nearly killing Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson with one.
• During the boat chase, Tonga is shot and killed by Holmes and Watson.
• Tonga, in particular, receives no conversation throughout the tale, demonstrating the racial discrimination that his character represents.