Topic Brainstorm

 Ireland Myths and Fables (Source)

    I think it would be interesting to do a project about different myths and fables of Irish origin. I don't know very much about the culture or way of life in Ireland, but this would be a great opportunity to explore and learn more about it. There are a lot of stories about different kings, so I could do a whole project about different kings throughout Irish history.

Pacific Myths and Fables (Source) 

    It would be interesting to do a project over different creation myths from the Pacific Islands. I have always been drawn to the ocean and the feeling that comes with being at the beach, but I do not know very much about the history and culture of the Pacific Islanders. 

Native American Myths and Fables (Source)

    I would maybe like to choose a different story that reveals the culture of different Native American tribes. This would be interesting because I am part Cherokee, but have never taken the time to discover the history of the Cherokee people. I could compare different aspects of their culture which would really help to explore the Native American people.

Folk Tales and Myths (Source)

    This project would be looking at classical story like Brer Rabbit, Brer Wolf, etc. These are the tales that I am most familiar with these types of fables, so this would be a more in depth look into these stories than other project topics.

British and Celtic Fables (Source)

Week 2 Story: The Tiger and Brahman

 The Tiger and Brahman

 

The story I have written is a take on a classic Indian Fairy Tale about a Tiger, a Brahman, and a Jackal. I have chosen to focus only on the Tiger and Brahman, and create a story entirely its own.

 

Story Source: Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs

 

 

            One scorching hot mid-August afternoon, a Tiger was strolling along the road and happened upon a cool shaded well.

 

The Tiger, being thirsty from the heat, says to himself, “I must have some of this water or I will surely die.” He slowly strolls over to the well and reaches out for the bucket. At that very moment, a cage springs up from the ground as if it were magic!

 

The Tiger is frightened and begins to claw and bite at the bars but to no avail. He is trapped. A voice of laughter slowly reaches him. The Tiger turns to see a Brahman sitting on a stool laughing at him.

 

The Brahman says to the Tiger, “You fool! You have fallen directly into my trap and now I will sell you to the highest bidder.”

 

“You can’t sell me!” said the Tiger, “I am too valuable to you.”

 

“And pray” said the Brahman, “tell me how on earth you would be valuable to me.”

 

“Let me out of this cage,” cried the Tiger,” and I will show you how I can be of service to you.”

 

“You are out of your mind if you think I would let you out of this cage Tiger.”

 

“There must be some way that you would trust me enough to release me from this cage.” said the Tiger.

 

“Why if you were to tell me your greatest weakness,” said the Brahman, “I might just think about letting you out. But first you must tell me how you are valuable to me.”

 

“Well,” began the Tiger, “I am very strong and a fearsome fighter, and this road is fraught with thieves and murderers who might wish you harm. I could accompany you to the end of the road to keep you safe, and then you set me free.”

 

“That is a very interesting proposition.” Said the Brahman as he thought it over. “You have yourself a deal as long as you tell me your greatest weakness.”

 

“Oh of course,” said the Tiger, “I am blind in my right eye so cannot see anyone approaching from the right side.”

 

“Very well!” exclaimed the Brahman, “You will accompany me to safety and then be set free.”

 

The Brahman found the key in his pocket and released the Tiger. Within the blink of an eye the Tiger was on the Brahman. “What are you doing? cried the Brahman, “we had a deal!”

 

“I don’t care about whatever deal we had“ said the Tiger, “no one plays tricks on me and expects to live.” And with that, the Tiger killed the Brahman and went back to the well for a refreshing drink of water.

 

 

Sere Kahn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/Shere_Khan_Disney_Jungle_Book.jpg

Reading Notes: Week 2 Anthology

 Tricksters: Tiger, Brahman, and Jackal

• A tiger is caught in a trap
• Along comes Brahman
• There is an exchange and the Brahman lets the tiger out
• Tiger then captures the brahman and threatens to eat him now
• The Brahman then goes to the first 3 things he sees along the road and asks them for help but they give no sympathy
• He then stumbles upon a Jackal that goes back to help him
• The Jackal tricks the tiger to get back in the cage and he shuts the door   

Sere Kahn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/Shere_Khan_Disney_Jungle_Book.jpg

Week 2 Reading Overview

Choose from CLASSICAL and/or BIBLICAL units for Weeks 3 and 4.

Week 3: _Homer's Odyssey_

Week 4: _Bible Women_

Choose from MIDDLE EASTERN and/or INDIAN units for Weeks 5 and 6.

Week 5: _Twenty-Two Goblins________

Week 6: _Sinbad__

Choose from ASIAN and/or AFRICAN units for Weeks 7 and 9. [Week 8 is review week.]

Week 7: _The Monkey King________

Week 9: _Brer Rabbit________

Choose from NATIVE AMERICAN units for Weeks 10 and 11.

Week 10: _Cherokee________

Week 11: __Hero Tales_______

Choose from BRITISH and/or CELTIC units for Weeks 12 and 13.

Week 12: _Celtic Tales________

Week 13: _Alice in Wonderland________

Choose from EUROPEAN units for Weeks 14 and 15.

Week 14: _Russian________

Week 15: _Inferno________

    I'd say I am most excited for the different Hero Tales that I chose because I enjoy reading spy novels the most out of any genre. The hero tales have the same sort of background in that its about somebody saving someone or something. I'm not exactly sure about where I would like to go with this class, but I am hoping that as the semester progresses, something will jump out to me and grab my attention. Right now the first thing that comes to mind would be to do something about Huckleberry Finn but we shall see.

https://www.youthvoices.live/category/writing-communication/books/huck-finn/

I chose this image about Huckleberry Finn because I like his sense of melancholy adventure.

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