charcter skecth of bruno

Bruno, the pet sloth bear in the author’s home, is an affectionate, emotional, sensitive, and playful animal. Through him, the author reveals that animals are sensitive beings with emotions akin to human emotions. Once brought to the family and presented to the lady of the house as a pet, Bruno behaves like a member of the family with a specifically deep bond of love for the lady.
Bruno’s affectionate nature wins him the love of the Alsatian dogs and the children of the tenants. Brought up in the family with great care, he loves eating and enjoys every kind of food and drink. Because of eating a good quantity and variety of food, he grows at a very fast pace.
Bruno is playful and mischievous. Affectionately called ‘Baba’ by the author’s wife, he behaves like a young child in the family. He roams around the whole house and even sleeps in their bed.
Bruno’s selfless love is evident when he is sent to the zoo where he suffers the pain of separation. He frets and refuses to eat. He is overjoyed when he sees the narrator’s wife after three months. He recognizes her from a distance and keeps eating from her hands for hours. He is overjoyed when brought back home and spends happy moments in the lap of his caretaker – the author’s wife.
Thus, Bruno’s character reveals that animals are very loving, affectionate, sincere and selfless creatures.