Analysis Of Jane Goodall's Encounter With The Bushbuck

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No matter who you are, you are afraid of something. On the other hand, you also have things that you love and are even awestruck by its presence. Goodall describes her encounter with the bushbuck as an amazing sight while her encounter with the leopard was full of fear. Goodall’s experience with the bushbuck was one that she will not forget. It was almost as if the encounter wasn’t real because if how pleasant it was. She couldn’t believe that the bushbuck’s nose actually touched her. Every description she has of the bushbuck is a peaceful description. This shows how much she liked the encounter with the bushbuck. On the other hand, Goodall’s experience with the leopard was unpleasant. She explains that she has an illogical fear of leopards,

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