The Story of Doctor Dolittle · Character
Leader of the Lions
The noble lion who leads his pride to help Doctor Dolittle build the bridge of apes.
minor
Also known as the Lions John Dolittle, the Lions
First appearance: The Leader of the Lions
Leader of the Lions shows up with force in The Leader of the Lions. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Initially refuses to help nurse the monkeys out of pride, but returns after his wife scolds him and his cub falls ill.
Leader of the Lions first appears in 0009 viii the leader of the lions.
In The Leader of the Lions: Initially refuses to help nurse the monkeys out of pride, but returns after his wife scolds him and his cub falls ill.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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