Chris+27-30+Glossary

__Plausible __: Something that is credible or believable  __Sultan __:  As most of us likely know, Sultan most commonly refers to an Islamic leader. Köhler’s use of the word here by naming “the best of his pupils” such a name is likely to reflect that traditional meaning of “strength” or “rulership.” In the end, though, this creates an interesting effect as if even “the leader” can be toyed with or be made to participate of “sadistic games,” what does that say about the people testing on them? Anyhow, an article on Köhler (with mentions to Sultan) can be found [|here]. Alternatively you could search for “sultan (ape)” on Wikipedia, but I don’t think it would be appropriate to link there. =]  __Prototype __ typically means an original model that something is based on, like a machine. It is used similarly in this context, but more closely refers to “predecessor”.  “__Sadistic__” is a form of the word “sadism” which is a delight in being cruel or in watching one suffer. In this case, testing Sultan by starving him until he finds a way to the food, the people are acting sadistic.  __Penal colony __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: A settlement used to exile prisoners and in general keep them away from others. Indeed, the place was previously describes as an “island prison camp,” therefore calling it a penal colony makes sense. <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Ethics __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> are essentially our way of determining what is “right” and what is “wrong.” They link heavily with morals. <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Duplicity __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: Being deliberately deceptive. As is stated in the passage, Sultan is deliberately “manipulated” as well. <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Anthropomorphism __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">: essentially identical to the more common //personification//. It is the act of giving human traits or actions to beings that are not human; in this case animals are discussed.

<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Kinetic __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">: to be energizing or supply force. The drawn attention correlates to emotional change.

<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Prodigious __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">: marvelous, astonishing.