The Gentlemen of the jungle by Jomo Kenyatta

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"The Gentlemen of the Jungle" is a short story that revolves around the friendship between a man and an elephant. One day, during a thunderstorm, the man allowed the elephant to seek shelter by placing its trunk inside his hut.

However, the elephant ended up occupying the entire hut, forcing the man to stay outside. Feeling upset, the man grumbled about the incident, which caught the attention of nearby animals.

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The central character in the story is the man, portrayed as a kind and selfless individual who remains composed even when faced with unfairness, except for a single instance of grumbling.

He shows trust in the lion and the rest of the commission, believing their assurances about regaining possession of his hut.

In contrast, the elephant is depicted as selfish, offering help only when it benefits itself, as evidenced by its actions during the meal.

The other animals introduced include the lion, the King of the Jungle, along with the rhino, buffalo, alligator, fox, and leopard. These elders were chosen by God to serve as ministers in the commission, with the fox appointed as the chairman and the leopard as the secretary.

Overall, the story portrays the complexities of human-animal relationships and the dynamics of trust and selfishness among the characters.

Greed is a recurring theme in this short story, exemplified by the elephant's actions. Initially seeking shelter, the elephant took advantage of the man's kindness and greedily occupied the entire hut, repeating the cycle when a new hut was built. The animals' constant desire for something bigger and better demonstrates their insatiable greed.