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Reading Notes: More Jataka Tales; Part B

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All readings were retrieved from More Jataka Tales , by E. C. Babbitt The Foolhardy Wolf Here, the dialogue of the characters in the story developed in a format that is each line is its own separate dialogue, makes it easier for the readers to read and follow along the conversation of the story The theme of the story talks about the reckless and arrogant nature of the wolf, which is another reference of human fallacy Story depicts the wolf first as humble and well-doing, and from there is where the story changes accordingly to the growing arrogance and greedy nature of the wolf, which saw its end. Images in the story is also separated within the context of the story, which allows for the readers to gauge in captivation of the reader's attention (Elephant Kills the Wolf. Source: Gateway Classics )

Reading Notes: More Jataka Tales; Part A

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All notes below are derived from More Jataka Tales , by E. C. Babbitt The Girl Monkey and the String of Pearls Presentation of the story itself is in format of shot paragraphs, usually around 2-3 sentences, creates a sense of the developing of the story The dialogue, whether it was between the guards or the monkeys, was never divided into separate lines, but in concise paragraphs Pictures was inserted between the stories, rather than just the end. Theme in the story showcases the human weakness of arrogance, as in the monkeys showing off the pearls that she had to the other monkeys as a brag, which led to the confiscation of the pearls back The Tricky Wolf and the Rats Alike most of the traditional stories of the faults of humans, this one was showcased in the wolf, where his trickery ended in him being exposed by the Chief Rat Images were also included This time, both images were included between the lines of the story, neither being at the end of the story as usual. ...