# Knips — The Swiss Family Robinson character guide

> Knips in The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0002-the-swiss-family-robinson

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [The Sledge and a Lesson in Natural Philosophy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_swiss_family_robinson_se/chapters/part-i-xv)

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

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_swiss_family_robinson_se/chapters/part-ii-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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_swiss_family_robinson_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix)

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_swiss_family_robinson_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxv)

Discovers a patch of large strawberries, which the family then eats.

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