Q10
Compare and contrast N'Pongo and Nandy the two gorillas in the story `A Gorilla
in the Guest Room'.
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Answer:
Gorilla in the Guest Room’ is a meaningful story. It conveys the message of love and affection for the animals. The writer wants us to change our attitude towards wild life. We should take all steps to conserve wild life. Animals too need love and affection. They must be attended to in respect of their urges and needs. Companionship in all species of animals is also of great importance. In this story we learn that the author takes interest in providing a female to N’Pongo just to give him company so that he does not feel morose or lose his liveliness of manners. When N’Pongo suffers from diarrhoea and later colitis, he is given best possible treatment and diet. The author whishes that the zoos should be well-equipped to provide proper habitat to the animals they keep. Moreover these zoos should cease to be show places of animals. They should contribute greatly towards the conservation of wildlife especially those rare and threatened species. Let people come forward and donate generously for the upkeep of these animals.