Animal Influence: Hanna In Gorilla By Michael Morpurgo
Animal influence
Gorilla by Anthony Browne and Kensuke’s kingdom by Michael Morpurgo are two books that have made huge impact on both readers and critics. Even though they are meant for a completely different audience, they have a lot in common. Especially animals. Animals hugely impact both of the child protagonists in these stories. Hanna in Gorilla, by a gorilla, and Michael in Kensuke’s kingdom, by his dog. What makes the animals so special? What are their roles, and what influence does the animals have considering the transformation of the main character of these stories? During the text I will discuss these questions and the poignant friendship between animal and men.
Firstly I will start of with Gorilla. In gorilla we meet this little girl called Hanna. She seeks out love and attention from her father who is always busy working.
The father is always illustrated in the dark, with faded colors during the story. It’s easy to see that he
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Stella Artois in Kensuke’s kingdom isn’t just the one who brings Michael to the Island but also of. Of course with a lot of help by Kensuke, but a lot of Michael’s development happens accompanied by Stella. She is also the one that finds water, the number one ingredient to survive. I also believe that the dog gives Michael hope, because she is the only thing on the island that represents something form before
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