Reading Notes: More Jataka Tales Part B

The first story I chose to read is called "Beauty and Brownie." It was actually pretty depressing. The two deer had to lead their herd to safety and one did while the other did not. By the end of the story Beauty's herd came back all in one piece, while Brownie had only a few deer left in his herd. From this story what I got was listening skills. Brownie did not listen well to his father therefore faced severe consequences. I can write a story in which there are two competitors on a team. One does listen to his coach while the other does not. In the end, it is the one who does listen that takes the win.

The next story I chose to read is called "The Elephant and the Dog." This story was a lot better than the last, in the sense of that it had a happy ending. The Elephant and the Dog became best friends, but once the dog was taken away the Elephant did not want to eat or do anything without his friend. Finally the dog came back and they were inseparable. For this story I was thinking of having two people grow up together as best friends but never confess their love for one another. Finally, one would leave for college, and the other would be depressed. Then one day when the other came back they would finally confess their love, and be inseparable. I think a cute romantic story would fit the plot line of this really well.

The Elephant and His Friend The Dog 

(Source: Main Lesson)

Bibliography: More Jakta Tales By Ellen C. Babbitt. Reading Part B.