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Research Paper | English Language and Literature | Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 640 - 642 | India
Ignominy and Sarcasm of Human vs Animal: A Study on Bama's The Ichi Tree Monkey
Abstract: This paper examines Bama's short story The Ichi Tree Monkey which explores the themes of childhood playfulness, traditional superstitious belief and subtle violence against animal. The story highlights Parvathi, a dedicated teacher and she encourages empathy towards living creatures especially monkey. The story juxtaposes children's kindness over monkey, devotional respect till it behaved as they expected. But, they stoned the big monkey, when it snatched two kilos of sugar from Valliyaka who bought it from fair price shop and came on the way. The children violence and verbal abuse against monkey reflected their deeper ignominy. Parvathi's gentle approach encourages the village boys to recognize creating a sense of responsibility and respect for monkey whom they call once as Rama, Rama the God. Monkey sarcastically replied that humans are always unhappy. They carry loads of books, and wandering around helpless and always in pain despite they look good to the question of pig on who is the best creature in the world? Bama satirically describes crucial life style of human being through the story. The atmosphere of the story portrays for transformation and growth within human behaviour, emphasizing friendly approach towards nature rather than treating them indifferently.
Keywords: superstitious, subtle, juxtaposes, respectful, creature, wandering, atmosphere
How to Cite?: Ramkumar R, "Ignominy and Sarcasm of Human vs Animal: A Study on Bama's The Ichi Tree Monkey", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 640-642, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26122155822, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26122155822