Question

Short summary of grandfather's private zoo

Answer 1

In this iconic book, Ruskin Bond takes us to the adventures of his grandfather(of course fictious) who had tried to bring animals together and make a private zoo by himself. From snakes to monkeys and hornbills, the “grandfather” collects, if needed purchases variety of animals and birds for his private zoo.

Answer 2

In the story “All Creatures Great and Small” Ruskin Bond highlights the theme of connection, friendship, attachment, power, anger, and preservation. He tells about his grandfather who was fond of animals. He too liked the animals whom his grandfather has kept as pets. The relationship between the grandmother and grandfather is also analyzed. The relationship between humans and human and animals is the theme of the story.