This very short science fiction tale from Edward Hoch is an excellent story to illustrate the meaning of point of view in literature. A traveling zoo makes annual visits to world cities. But this is no ordinary zoo: it is a space ship displaying strange creatures from different parts of the universe. The story can be interpreted from three perspectives: the people who visit the zoo, Professor Hugo’s (the zoo’s owner), and the creatures behind bars inside. Each sees the zoo differently, and benefits from the visit in a different way.
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I read this story in class for an assignment and I loved it. Although,I thought it wouldent hurt if there would be more to it.But it is a very nice and imaginable story.Children like me would love this. I give this story 5 stars.