How did Williams’s early experiences—his childhood in Cornwall, his service in World War I—prepare him for, or propel him toward, his career with the elephants in the Burmese logging industry?

How is Bandoola different from other elephants? Why is he special? Provide at least two examples of specific incidents where Bandoola’s behavior or personality singles him out.

How are Willie Harding and Williams alike? How are they different? Describe Harding’s character and his importance to Williams’s evolution as an “elephant wallah.”