# The Story of Doctor Dolittle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

- [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle.md): A kind physician who learns animal language and travels to Africa to help sick monkeys.
- [Jip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/jip.md): The Doctor's loyal dog, who accompanies him on adventures and helps with his keen sense of smell.
- [Polynesia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/polynesia.md): A clever parrot who teaches Doctor Dolittle animal language and advises him on many journeys.
- [Gub-Gub](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/gub_gub.md): The Doctor's greedy but lovable pig, always thinking about food.
- [Chee-Chee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/chee_chee.md): A resourceful monkey who helps Doctor Dolittle navigate the African jungle.
- [Dab-Dab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/dab_dab.md): The Doctor's practical duck who manages household chores and travels with him.
- [Too-Too](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/too_too.md): A wise owl who serves as the Doctor's lookout and messenger.
- [Prince Bumpo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/prince_bumpo.md): A kind-hearted African prince who wishes to become white to win a princess.
- [Ben Ali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/ben_ali.md): The fierce Barbary Dragon, a pirate captain who terrorizes the seas.
- [Sarah Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/sarah_dolittle.md): Doctor Dolittle's sister, who disapproves of his animal-filled household.
- [King of the Jolliginki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/king_of_jolliginki.md): A proud African king who imprisons Polynesia and later releases her.
- [Ermintrude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/ermintrude.md): The queen of the Jolliginki who helps Polynesia escape from the king.
- [Leader of the Lions](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/leader_of_lions.md): The noble lion who leads his pride to help Doctor Dolittle build the bridge of apes.
- [Chief Chimpanzee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/chief_chimpanzee.md): The leader of the monkey council who requests Doctor Dolittle's help.
- [White Men](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/white_men.md): European sailors and traders encountered during the Doctor's voyage to Africa.

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