Question

Who was Pythagoras ? Describe author's adventure with Pythagoras .

From Book Impressions lesson - The Emergence of The Zoo by Gerald Durrell ​

Answer 1

The Emergence of a Zoo describes how Gerald Durrell realises his dream of a perfect zoo. This book was published shortly after the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust celebrated its 25th year.

Gerald Durrell was a naturalist, conservationist, author and television presenter who is best remembered for the books based on his hilarious experiences as an animal collector and zookeeper. Born in Jamshedpur in India, Durrell once attributed his love of animals to a visit to an Indian zoo.

Some of his most popular books are My Family and Other Animals. A Zoo in My Luggage, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and Beasts in My Belfry.

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Pythagoras was a thick, 12 feet long python. The cage in which it was kept was badly designed which made it difficult to clean it without getting the Python out. It was 3 man job to clean the cage, two will restrain the Python and third would clean the cage. John Hartley, a young lad tried to clean out Pythagoras' cage all by himself. Pythagoras threw his coils around John and bound him in a tight grip. The author heard his shots for help and rushed to his assistance. While the author was trying to free John, Pythagoras threw his coils around him too. Soon they were inextricably linked as Siamese twins. They were worried that the staff will leave and they will be standing there all night, bound in the coils of Pythagoras and that was a scary thought. So they both yelled and scream till someone heard them and rescue them.

Answer 2

Answer:

John Hartley, a young lad tried to clean out Pythagoras' cage all by himself. Pythagoras threw his coils around John and bound him in a tight grip. The author heard his shots for help and rushed to his assistance. While the author was trying to free John, Pythagoras threw his coils around him too.