This week on Top 3 Thursday we’re talking about our favourite literary animals! I’m pretty sure my three choices need no real introduction but I’m gonna do it anyway 😉
I absolutely love that animals feature in so many novels in so many ways. It was pretty difficult to pick which ones I wanted to feature but I tried to go with a spread of character-types with the animals I love.
So without further ado, but with a reminder that these aren’t necessarily in order…here we go!
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Fang (Harry Potter Series)
This gigantic, slobbering, cutie is Hagrid’s #1 pet. Ridiculously protective of his owner, but “a bloody coward”, Fang’s bark is worse than his bite.
I always loved the scenes with Fang in Harry Potter because who wouldn’t love to hang out with this giant horse of a dog?! I would ride him in to battle. He would run away. I’d be okay with that because I’m a coward too #hufflepuffpride
Aslan (Chronicles of Narnia)
Would you just look at this glorious beast though?
Aslan’s an easy one, lions are my favourite animal, and he’s a wise and compassionate leader. Now, I know he’s meant to represent Jesus in the book, but as an atheist, I choose to see him more as a mentor figure who really could represent many spiritual leaders.
Look, he’s just majestic AF, okay?
Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
A character who, I’m sure, needs no introduction, this little guy is a worrier and a scaredy-cat, but he repeatedly faces his fears and comes out the other side. As a worrier myself, Piglet is my favoruite character from these books, and he’s also just an amazing friend #BFFgoals.
I honestly think he’s also pretty great role model for kids. Not only for the aforementioned facing-of-fears, but also for quotes like this: ‘The things that make me different are the things that make me ME.’ Probably something we all could have done with a reminder of when we were young 🙂
Finally, one of maybe my favourite things about Piglet, and I’m going to give it to you in a quote again: ‘Piglet found that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.’ …I’m not crying, you are. WHAT AN ADORABLE KIND-HEARTED LITTLE PIGLET.
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So that’s it from me! It was pretty difficult because animals can play such huge and varied roles in novels, from silent companions to fearless leaders, evil-doers to quick-witted protagonists, so it’s really hard to compare them sometimes.
Who are your favourite animals in literature? Pop them in the comments below, or join in on Top 3 Thursdays in your own blog and link it up below!
M xx
Love your choices!
I kinda forgot to do the linkzy think last week so here the link to mine this week haha
catherinerosegunther.wordpress.com/2018/05/24/top-3-thursday-literary-animals/
I love that you included piglet!!!!
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Yasss I can’t wait to read yours again this week 🙌❤️
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I love all the ones you picked!! And FANG IS SO ADORABLE😍
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He’s so underrated! Hehe. Thanks for reading ❤️
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I don’t think I remember much of Fang. Thanks for the reminder. I probably would’ve chosen Dumbledore’s Phoenix only because it had been helpful. Oh, and Hedwig because I’ve always wanted a snowy white owl. 😆
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Yeah Fawkes and Hedwig are also awesome, but I wanted to give Fang some love haha
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I even forgot the name of Dumbledore’s phoenix. I think I need to reread Chamber of Secrets. 😂
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I can’t believe I forgot Aslan! I love Fang too! 🙂
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I love your answers! I did not even think of the Winnie-the-Pooh character but they are a great little bunch!
I seem to favour cats as my favourite literary animal, as you will see in my post: https://zanybibliophile.wordpress.com/2018/05/24/top-3-thursday-literary-animals/
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Can’t believe Aslan didn’t come to mind! I love him!
I uploaded my post as well, here: https://quirkyopinions.wordpress.com/2018/05/24/top-3-thursday-literary-animals/
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