character sketch of grandfather in the story grandfather and the python written by Ruskin Bond
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Grandfather was mentally calm person. He loved nature and animals. At times, Grandpa was also called to help hunters, as he understood animals well. Grandpa was kind to animals and knew about the jungle. They never killed any animal or bird nor tried to do them any harm.
Grandfather loved the forest and animals. But he could not live in the forest all the time. For this, he kept a small private zoo in his house. Where he lived with his wife. Contrary to grandfather's nature, his wife i.e. grandmother never liked animals or grandfather's private zoo. But Grandfather did not listen to them and was always in search of animals. They also brought many animals that were defiant and damaged their household goods. But Grandfather endured everything and whenever such a situation came, he used to silently send the animal to its previous owner.
Python, written by renowned author Ruskin Bond, is a story of an old man, probably his grandfather. It depicts the tale of a grandfather who wishes to open a zoo. This is a saga how he managed to get the animals for his zoo and also, how he got rid of the python with the help of a mirror.
This novel perfectly describes the subtle and intelligent character of the grandfather. His immense love for nature and animals, is worth appreciation in the world full of hatred and selfishness. It also shows the strong bond that lies between the author and his grandfather.