Reading Notes: Aesop's Fables (Jacobs) Part A

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The Fables of Aesop by Joseph Jacobs (1894)

    My favorite part of this story would be the "Lions". I got some inspiration after reading this part. It is comprised of several little stories, and all those stories use the lion as their main character.

    The plots of the Fables of Aesop are concise and terse. Each little story may only have seven to eight sentences, but each sentence would be an important part to push the plot forward. There are no tremendous adjectives that inset in the story or excellent descriptions of different scenes. The author's goal is only to tell the story clearly. 

    Besides, these little stories constitute an entity. I realized that every single story could represent a different lion. None of the lions in these little stories are the same, but they work together and show the infinite possibilities of fairy tales. For example, in the story The Lion's Share, the lion is selfish and uncourteous. It would not share any food with its partners. However, the lion in the Androcles and the Lion is full of Gratitude, and it does not betray Androcles. Since these stories are all fables, I try to connect these stories with our society. Different People are just like lions in these various stories. Some people would be kind and gracious, others may be voracious and unpolite. I think it is a really important thought for every storyteller: our story may need to reflect some real social values whatever those values are positive or negative. 

    Also, there is one more important part of the Fables of Aesop that could be used in my retelling stories. A concluding sentence always appears at the end of every little story. In my opinion, their function is to inspire the readers and help the audience to think more about the simple story. I think it would be a good improvement if I could use them in my own story. 

The Four Oxen and the Lion. Web Source: Whisperingbooks.

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