Animal Quote by Pierre Boulle
“Stupefaction overrode all other emotion when I saw this creature on the lookout, lying in wait for the game. For it was an ape, a large-sized gorilla. It was in vain that I told myself I was losing my reason: I could entertain not the slightest doubt as to his species. But an encounter with a gorilla on the planet Soror was not the essential outlandishness of the situation. This for me lay in the fact that the ape was correctly dressed, like a man of our world, and above all that he wore his clothes in such an easy manner.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Planet of the Apes, Pierre Boulle, 1963
A shocking encounter with a gorilla that behaves like a human challenges rationality and perception of species boundaries.
In simple terms: Seeing a gorilla act humanlike disrupts logic.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about appearance and behavior.
Themes
identity
perception
humanity
surrealism
Mood
intrigued
disor
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- first contact
- science fiction narrative
- character observation
Key Concepts
anthropomorphism
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attire alter our view of other species?
- What does this say about our own identity?
A Different Perspective
The scene may exaggerate for dramatic effect, limiting realism.
