Mental Health
What mental Illness did the Nurse think Jacob was suffering from
depression
Give 2 examples of animals that august abused?
Elephant Rosie, and Marlena’s Horse silverstar
Why did Jacob drop out of university?
His parents died
How did August die?
killed in In the benzini brother's stampede.
Where does animal cruelty regularly occur and why do you think it happens?
It regularly happens in homes, for things as simple as not feeding your pets and not providing adequate care.
why is depression so fatal?
It can be easily missed by the untrained eye
How was the way the circus housed and cared for the animals considered animal cruelty?
Allow them to starve for a certain period of time while they negotiated the best prices for food.
Continuously strike Rosie (the elephants) with the bullhook (a metal rod)
What was Jacob Studying at school?
Veterinarian sciences.
Why did Jacob dislike August
He was abusive, cruel and married to Marlena who he wished to be with/later married.
Is it still possible to maintain a sustainable lifestyle with a mental illness?
yes, you can still be completely educated, have an acceptable job, and there are many treatments
What does Jacob think regarding himself and all the rest of the nursing home residents?
He is the only one with his mind still intact.
What are the 3 ways this issue is presented in circuses in real life?
starvation; dehydration and lack of inadequate shelter.
How did the book end?
Jacob went on the road with a new circus.
what are many people excuse as to why August is the way that he is?
he’s a paranoid schizophrenic.
How can having a mental illness like August, contribute to one abusing and neglecting animals? Is this a justifiable excuse?
Lack of Judgment
No, many people may not see the mental illness, therefore not know how to help him judge situations properly.