Dr. Dolittle faced challenges like understanding different animal languages, diagnosing their problems accurately and gaining people’s trust in his new role. But with Polynesia’s help, patience and love for animals, he overcame these obstacles and succeeded as a veterinarian. Class 7 ...
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Dr. Dolittle is timeless because his story of compassion, learning and love for animals is universal. He represents hope, kindness and respect for all life, making him a character reader of all ages and times can admire and learn from. Class ...
Doctor Dolittle reacts to Polynesia’s information with both excitement and curiosity. He rushes to write the bird words she provides. He immediately gets a notebook and starts writing down the bird words Polynesia teaches him. His eagerness shows his interest ...
Doctor Dolittle listened to Polynesia’s unusual advice and discovered animals could talk. His open-mindedness changed his life. This teaches us to respect other viewpoints—even from unlikely sources—because they can offer wisdom and opportunities we might otherwise overlook or ignore. Class 7 ...
People were upset that Dr. Dolittle kept many animals in his house. They found the place noisy and messy. Some stopped visiting him and he began losing his human patients because they disliked animals and thought his behavior was strange. Class ...