First thing I noticed about the short story was the detail and imagery used to describe everything happening. It really made the story come together and impress. Again, I notice the trend of some trickery going on, no doubt for entertainment purposes, as well as some long, winding sentences to coax the reader into reading more. I do enjoy the writing style and tone of the author.
The Story of the Three Hunters
This story was a little dark in my opinion! It's interesting how the wives just decided to hate the sister on whim. It didn't seem like they had any reason to besides the fact that they just might not like her living there with them. I wasn't sure if the soul of the sister transferring to the bird was supposed to be a hint at reincarnation but it certainly seemed like it was. From what I remember (I may be very wrong), this region does believe in the idea of reincarnation. If so, it would make sense! There was a lot of killing involved in this story so I don't think I'll include much of that in my story for this week. I like writing happier, more enjoyable stories because I think it reflects on who I am as a person.
How the Raven Saved the Hunter
I liked the message that I got from this story. In his greed, the man neglected to understand why the raven kept knocking the water out of his hand. It's not until after he kills the raven that he begins to suspect something is wrong. Sure enough, he finds that the water is toxic and that he killed the raven for no reason at all.
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| A flying raven; Wikipedia |
Tibetan Folk Tales by Albert Shelton
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