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Memory and the Past
In The One and Only Ivan, Ivan claims that forgetting about the life he led in the wild is key to his contentment. On the flip side, Stella remembers every moment since she was born and is quite attached to her memories, even the painful ones. Stella isn't afraid to look into the details of her past and she wishes Ivan would do the same, but Ivan resists. Once Ivan finally starts remembering things clearly, though, his story takes a pretty significant turn. In this book, remembering the past is an important factor in building a brighter.
Ivan's focus on living in the moment is an important survival tool for him in captivity.
The only way Ivan is able to change is by letting go of the present, and letting his mind wander to the past and future.
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