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Reading Notes: Jataka Tales, Part A

The Monkey and the Crocodile
By: Ellen C. Babbitt

  • provides intro to character and setting
  • uses dialogue between the different characters
  • uses dialogue to set up premise of story
  • the trick is set into motion
  • dialogue to express emotions of the characters
  • the two characters pitted against each other
  • trickery
  • the monkey tricks the crocodile
  • one is stupid and one is smart
  • monkey is safe
  • dialogue to taunt the other character
  • the next plan is set up
  • expression of emotions
  • monkey tricks the crocodile again
  • the two go their separate ways
  • the monkey wins again
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