The symbolism was amazing. In the first chapter we can see that the gorilla has accepted his fate. He knew he was going to die, however when we see the second chapter we can see that the gorilla had a shocked look on his face, as if he didn't expect it. Everyone is going to die one day most animals have a set life span, and no matter how much you prepare yourself death is always sudden. The Gorilla convinced himself he was prepared he accepted it, he admitted it. However this did not ease the pain of death.