It
is an interesting story which shows the relation and mutual understanding
between a man and a beast. The writer wants to show the idea that wild animal
can be tamed down if treated lovingly.
The French soldier is the central
character of the story who is capable of facing the hardship and distresses of
life with courage and determination. He was made captive by the Moors but he
did not lose heart. When he found his enemies sleeping in the desert, he took
the opportunity to run away from their bondage.
He took the danger of being
captured and killed by the Moors or being engulfed in the sea of sand. But the
fighting spirit in him did not let him submit himself to his lot. He is
determined to face the new danger tactfully. He is sensible enough to know that
if he tried to kill the beast with his gun or dagger, he might be attacked and
killed by the wounded animal when the panther woke up in the morning,
the
soldier try to overpower the powerful beast with a show of love and trust. He
displays of affection worked wonders. Soldier’s attachment with the panther was
not sincere. He always remained in search of some opportunity to get rid of
slavery.
Therefore he lost no time to stab his leg into her mouth. It was a hasty
step taken in self-defence, but he left remorseful see love and pity in the
eyes of dying animal. He felt guilty conscience on killing the leopard that
loved him sincerely and trusted him blindly.
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