The Story of Doctor Dolittle · Question
How does The Story of Doctor Dolittle develop the theme of Rejection of Materialism?
Answer
The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting develops Rejection of Materialism across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Doctor Dolittle repeatedly prioritizes the well-being of his animal friends over financial gain, selling his possessions and living in poverty rather than abandoning his pets, and later refusing to sell the pushmi-pullyu for profit.
Doctor Dolittle prioritizes his animals over money and social standing, selling possessions to care for them.
The Doctor dismisses money as a nuisance, valuing happiness and the company of his animal family over wealth.
Despite becoming rich, the Doctor calls money 'a terrible nuisance' and only values it for ending worry.
Evidence in the book
- Puddleby
Doctor Dolittle prioritizes his animals over money and social standing, selling possessions to care for them.
- More Money Troubles
The Doctor dismisses money as a nuisance, valuing happiness and the company of his animal family over wealth.
- Home Again
Despite becoming rich, the Doctor calls money 'a terrible nuisance' and only values it for ending worry.
