Within our society, one major characterization we make is whether or not someone is disabled. According to Oxford Dictionary, the term disabled means “deprived of some ability”. In Animal’s People by Indra Sinha, the main protagonist of the story is a young man named Animal. Animal suffered a twisted spine from a chemical factory explosion. This twisted spine prevents Animal to walk on his two legs, but requires him to walk on fours (his legs and his hands). He resembles the likes of an actual animal. Throughout the book, Sinha forced us to question our general perception of the abled/disabled. One of the themes of the book Sinha provides is disability. In the text, even though Animal suffers from disabilities, he is able to overcome them
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Due to Animal’s inability to perform fundamental tasks, Nisha takes Animal under her guidance and teaches him how to read, write, and speak many languages. “Then I must teach you” (Sinha 28). Nisha claims Animal as her star pupil. Under Nisha’s guidance, Animal’s reading, writing, and speaking skills improve significantly. Nisha can be characterized as caring and supportive within the text. Nisha’s support for Animal is consistent throughout the book. Many individuals residing in Khaufpur are unable to accept Animal for who he is, except Nisha. “Nisha accepts me how I am, when she calls me four footed it’s fact, nothing more” (Sinha 115). As the text progresses, Animal develops feelings towards Nisha. These feelings evolved from errotic into a feeling of brotherly love for Nisha. Essentially, Animal always cares about the well being and welfare of Nisha. This is because of how the relationship between Animal and Nisha is a loving brother/ loving sister form of relationship.”She is like my sister” (Sinha 122). Animal would do anything to protect Nisha from any harm and from any potential danger. Potential danger that include being taken advantage of by someone. “Is this so wrong? I need …show more content…
She is a nun at the local orphanage. Her introduction into the novel established her character from the beginning. “She’s a nun, came from France more than forty years ago to spread the word about Isas miyan and do good works” (Sinha 37). Due to the chemical accident, Animal becomes an orphan (he is unsure what specifically happened to his parents). Following the chemical accident, Ma Franci takes care of Animal on a consistent and on a regular basis. The love she provides for the people at the orphanage, particularly with Animal, is filled with compassion and with care. One of the key moments that describes her character was the moment in which other nuns were sent back home following the chemical explosion. Ma Francis remained in Khaufpur following the events of the chemical accident. “The orphanage was run by les reiligieuses francaises, it was in Jyotinagar near the factory and on that night it was badly hit...So she stayed and in a loud voice prayed day and night” (Sinha 37). This moment in the text depicts her character as a sincere and resilient individual. Her genuine character is what strengthens the bond Ma Franci and Animal share. The bond Ma Franci and Animal share is similar to the likes of a traditional mother and son relationship. “Ma Franci would talk, proud as if she were my real mother, of how I used to enjoy swimming in the lakes behind the Kampani Factory” (Sinha 14). No one seemed to care for
Due to Animal’s inability to perform fundamental tasks, Nisha takes Animal under her guidance and teaches him how to read, write, and speak many languages. “Then I must teach you” (Sinha 28). Nisha claims Animal as her star pupil. Under Nisha’s guidance, Animal’s reading, writing, and speaking skills improve significantly. Nisha can be characterized as caring and supportive within the text. Nisha’s support for Animal is consistent throughout the book. Many individuals residing in Khaufpur are unable to accept Animal for who he is, except Nisha. “Nisha accepts me how I am, when she calls me four footed it’s fact, nothing more” (Sinha 115). As the text progresses, Animal develops feelings towards Nisha. These feelings evolved from errotic into a feeling of brotherly love for Nisha. Essentially, Animal always cares about the well being and welfare of Nisha. This is because of how the relationship between Animal and Nisha is a loving brother/ loving sister form of relationship.”She is like my sister” (Sinha 122). Animal would do anything to protect Nisha from any harm and from any potential danger. Potential danger that include being taken advantage of by someone. “Is this so wrong? I need …show more content…
She is a nun at the local orphanage. Her introduction into the novel established her character from the beginning. “She’s a nun, came from France more than forty years ago to spread the word about Isas miyan and do good works” (Sinha 37). Due to the chemical accident, Animal becomes an orphan (he is unsure what specifically happened to his parents). Following the chemical accident, Ma Franci takes care of Animal on a consistent and on a regular basis. The love she provides for the people at the orphanage, particularly with Animal, is filled with compassion and with care. One of the key moments that describes her character was the moment in which other nuns were sent back home following the chemical explosion. Ma Francis remained in Khaufpur following the events of the chemical accident. “The orphanage was run by les reiligieuses francaises, it was in Jyotinagar near the factory and on that night it was badly hit...So she stayed and in a loud voice prayed day and night” (Sinha 37). This moment in the text depicts her character as a sincere and resilient individual. Her genuine character is what strengthens the bond Ma Franci and Animal share. The bond Ma Franci and Animal share is similar to the likes of a traditional mother and son relationship. “Ma Franci would talk, proud as if she were my real mother, of how I used to enjoy swimming in the lakes behind the Kampani Factory” (Sinha 14). No one seemed to care for