Doctor Dolittle (Books)

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Doctor Dolittle is the main character of the Doctor Dolittle franchise by Hugh Lofting. He is known for his ability to communicate with animals. He was taught Animal Language by Polynesia.

History

Before he knew the language of the animals, Doctor Dolittle was a person Doctor. His sister Sarah lived with him and was his maid. He kept many pets in strange places. He began to lose business because of this. Mathew Mugg told the Doctor that he should become an animal doctor. Polynesia then informed the Doctor that animals have a language and she taught him how to speak and understand it. Sarah moved to find a husband.

Personality

Doctor Dolittle is very nice and kind. He loves children and likes to help people. He is also very caring to his animals. He also appears to be angry when talking about lions and tigers being in zoos instead of their natural habitats.

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