In 'Mijbil the Otter', how does the narrator's patience contrast with the reactions of fellow passengers and local people ? What does this reveal about human understanding of the unfamiliar ?

Reaction of narrator in contrast with passengers: Narrator shows calmness/ patience while others react with fear/ curiosity/ discomfort/panic Human understanding of the unfamiliar: Reveals lack of empathy for the wildlife Healthy curiosity for animals / people came and asked about the otter Unawareness about otters / people called it with different names like, seal, hippo, etc. Ignorance creates fear