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Triumph of Surgery, by James Herriot
Triumph of Surgery, by James Herriot
DATE: 16.03.2020
G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
Special Treatment given to Tricki by Mrs. Pumphry
The theme of the story is about the blind love which we possess for the one whom we love the
most. Mrs. Pumphrey had no idea that her blind and extreme love for her dog Tricki took him to
trouble. Excessive love made Tricki sick and became a reason for his illness. It can be concluded
after reading the story that excessive love can take the form of extreme consequences.
G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
Character Traits:
Mrs. Pumphrey
rich/elite
privileged possessive
imprudent emotional
Mrs.
Pumphrey
passionate compassionate
distraught overdoting
over
pampering
G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
Dr. James Herriot
Competent
intelligent
practical tactful
judicious meticulous
veterinary
skilled farsighted
surgeon
G. D. Goenka, Sec 22
Tricki Before and After the Treatment
Before After
Treatment Treatment
fat, over
nourished-like a little golden
bloated sausage figure
eyes-blood shot
and rheumy flapping ears
tongue-lolled
flipping his tail
from jaws
lazy lithe
keeping up with
trotted
the pack of dogs
stretching out in
bouts of
great
vomitting
enthusiasm
couldn't even
wag his tail
took no interest
in surroundings
G. D. Goenka, Sec 22