Reading Notes: Saint and Animals, Part A

Bullying by Elizabet21

This poor kid is getting bullied. Why are kids so hateful towards each other? Just because someone exceeds normal expectations, it is not acceptable to dislike them for being more studious and successful. I see this as a way for them to vent their jealousy. I can imagine doing something with this story because it kind of hits home. Not sure what kind of twists to do with it yet though.

The level of respect animals had for Saint Blaise is astounding. I like how various animals were listed. Not really religious to know how being Christian put him to prison… is it because he was a good man who healed people and animals out of the goodness of his heart?

Description of beautiful sea life and the land around always makes me feel nostalgic. Saying water wrinkles and spatter is so satisfying for some reason. The verbs used are unique and really add to the story. This helps depict a picture in my head easier. “Pointed noses and quivering whisker.”

Grass can be juicy? Saint Berach’s story wasn’t as animal based as the others. Cows and wolfs were only mentioned in the beginning.

Saint and Animals by Abbie Farwell Brown