The first story, "Cat and Mouse in Partnership", was kind of odd in terms of how the plot developed. The two animals become friends and share a shelter together during the winter, yet the cat continuously betrays the mouse and eats all the food they stored. He is essentially rubbing it in the mouse's face, yet the mouse is too gullible to realize it until it's too late. I think the author was trying to showcase the personification of the two animals more than anything. I really enjoyed "The Seven Ravens", though! The author introduces the seven brothers early on, but then they don't reappear until the end of the story. By doing so, he succeeds in keeping our attention as the plot moves along. It also helps focus on the protagonist and her development throughout the story. As a whole, the stories aren't incredibly descriptive. Instead, the Grimm Brothers focus on the plot itself. It's very fast-paced, and the plot is very intricate leading to the climax. That's definitely something I will have to incorporate in this week's story.
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| The Seven Ravens. |
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