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Chief Chimpanzee

The leader of the monkey council who requests Doctor Dolittle's help.

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First appearance: The Monkeys' Council

Chief Chimpanzee shows up with force in The Monkeys' Council. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rises to question why the Doctor is leaving and suggests building him a new house to make him stay.
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Chief Chimpanzee first appears in 0010 ix the monkeys council.

In The Monkeys' Council: Rises to question why the Doctor is leaving and suggests building him a new house to make him stay.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Chief Chimpanzee in The Monkeys' Council
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