The Swiss Family Robinson · Character

Knips

A mischievous monkey that becomes a pet and source of amusement for the family.

minor

Also known as poor Knips, master Knips, Mr. Knips

Knips shows up with force in The Sledge and a Lesson in Natural Philosophy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Caught stealing eggs and is tied up during laying times to prevent further theft.

Knips first appears in 0002 the swiss family robinson.

In The Sledge and a Lesson in Natural Philosophy: Caught stealing eggs and is tied up during laying times to prevent further theft.

Later, in XXV: Imitates the boys by climbing a coconut tree and cracking nuts with amusing grimaces.

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Story tension across the book.

This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of the family's…

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The Sledge and a Lesson in Natural Philosophy
Caught stealing eggs and is tied up during laying times to prevent further theft.
XXV
Imitates the boys by climbing a coconut tree and cracking nuts with amusing grimaces.
Victory over the Bees; Winding Staircase; Training of Various Animals; Divers Manufactures; Fountain, etc.
The monkey is trained by Ernest to carry a hamper and fetch nuts, eventually becoming a useful member of the family.
The Discovery of the Lake and the Building of Arcadia
Discovers a patch of large strawberries, which the family then eats.

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