Reading Notes: "The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal" and "The Lion and the Statue"

"The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal" was a story I enjoyed when reflecting the writing style due to the simpleness in conversation. All of the things said by the characters were simple in the sense that they made it very clear how one of them felt with showing emotion as well. I think a good way that this is conveyed is through the repetition of the Jackal. The writer keeps a good pattern in say "Yes...." and this allows for the point to get through yet its not too descriptive so it doesn't lose the attention of the reader. Another thing I enjoyed about this story was the similes used. For example I enjoyed the "look as miserable as a fish out of water". This allows for a easy depiction of how worried the Brahman was. I think that it is important to use similes and metaphors because readers can relate better with the emotions or the actions of the characters involved. The author also does a good job of describing characters emotions which also sets the stage well for how these characters truly feel by using descriptions of what has been done unto them. I also think the climax of the story was very smooth in the sense it was put more into an action than what is said making the reader able to visualize what is being done. The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal

I also enjoyed the writing style of "The Lion and the Statue" because I enjoy the simplicity of fables. Although this story is short it makes complete sense through the conversation. The conversation not only sets the stage of what is being performed but it also is what I like to call the "kicker". As everything is being said between the two it ends in a statement that expresses the entire meaning or lesson behind the short story. I would like to learn how to lead a story through the character's words rather than actions because in my opinion this makes it feel as a reader like you are the one performing the conversation. Although I am confused whether the writer of the story put this or not, I also think it is important to put the meaning of the story in a short statement at the end to express the entirety of the meaning within a few words. I also think italicizing the words allows for more impact because the difference in font shows the power behind it. The Tiger and the Statue.

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