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to illuminate Tarzan's childishness

to highlight Tarzan's innate intelligence

to exemplify Tarzan's illiteracy

to reflect Tarzan's quiet solitude

The author believes that reading is a sign of curiosity and intelligence, and consequently, places a very high value on the ability to read.

The author believes that reading is a difficult and time-consuming task, and therefore, is not really worth the effort.

The author believes that reading is important for most people but that it is not a useful skill for someone like Tarzan.

The author believes that reading is simple enough that it can be taught to apes.

“All of these he examined, but the pictures caught his fancy most, though the strange little bugs which covered the pages where there were no pictures excited his wonder and deepest thought.”

“Tarzan was anxious to return to the cabin and continue his investigations of its wondrous contents.”

“Slowly he turned the pages, scanning the pictures and the text for a repetition of the combination B-O-Y.”

“No longer did he feel shame for his hairless body or his human features, for now his reason told him that he was of a different race from his wild and hairy companions.”

that he has difficulty seeing small objects

that he has never before seen writing or inscriptions of any kind

that he has seen some oddly shaped insects in the jungle where he lives

that he has a very limited imagination

"From then on his progress was rapid. With the help of the great dictionary and the active intelligence of a healthy mind ..."

"... but the pictures caught his fancy most, though the strange little bugs which covered the pages where there were no pictures excited his wonder and deepest thought."

"He did not accomplish it in a day, or in a week, or in a month, or in a year; but slowly, very slowly, he learned after he had grasped the possibilities..."

"Tarzan was anxious to return to the cabin and continue his investigations of its wondrous contents."

His complacency and considerate nature show the reader that good things come to those who wait.

His tenacity and patience show the reader that hard work pays off.

His shame and lack of knowledge show the reader that ignorance is unpleasant.

His optimism and reflection show the reader that any goal can be reached.

tired

bored

fascinated

happy