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The Kangaroo In Horton Hears a Who (Leader (Stubborn (The Kangaroo imposes…
The Kangaroo In
Horton Hears a Who
Antagonist
Compared to the upstanding Horton who values all life, the Kangaroo is a character who is only concerned about her pride.
When Horton refuses to submit to her will, the Kangaroo demonstrates no remorse in boiling a the flower along with the speck.
Leader
Authoritative
The Kangaroo believes that everyone should submit to her will, and is offended when others don't follow her instructions
The Kangaroo becomes angry and frustrated when Horton dodges her attempts to grab the flower.
This shows us that the Kangaroo is a character who sometimes takes matters into her own hands.
She is shocked when Rudy grabs the flower before it falls into the pot of boiling oil
The Kangaroo is upset when the animals stop acting on her behalf after Rudy takes the flower
Manipulative
The Kangaroo uses fear and intimidation to get others to behave the way she wants them to.
She intimidates Horton when he first finds the clover through her dismissive facial expressions and aggressive body language.
The Kangaroo prods at the animal parents' fears and encourages them to act on her behalf
Stubborn
The Kangaroo imposes her views on others without listening
When Horton says that there are little people on the speck, she immediately says "How ridiculous."
The Kangaroo takes away Rudy's flower, insisting that it is not important enough to give a name.
The Kangaroo does not accept others' opinions or perceptions.
When Horton...
Power-hungry
The Kangaroo wants complete control over the jungle's children as she thinks that they are powerless against the influences of adults.
Prideful
The Kangaroo is a leader whose pride interferes with her judgement.
Mother
Protective
The Kangaroo is a misguided and misunderstood mother who simply wishes to protect children
Nosy
The Kangaroo cannot help but be interested in other people's business, as she wants to find threats against her children.
Symbolizes
The Kangaroo symbolizes the dangers of refusing to listen to others
The Kangaroo is a symbol for the need for others to stand up to authority to defend their thoughts and opinions.