Paige's Indian Epics

The Guilty Dogs By: Noor Inayat introduces main character introduces setting of story describes the surroundings describes the characters actions uses dialogue between characters introduces dogs sets up the the climax dialogue expresses the emotions of the humans the dogs are now in trouble for the bad behavior  the dogs must find a way to survive dialogue to discuss the plan the chief dog comes in contact with the king the dog confronts the king the chief saves the other dogs The group of saved dogs.

The Banyan Deer By: Ellen C. Babbitt describes main character details the characters description analogies to describe the appearance of the deer description of the setting introduces other characters states the problem of the story explains emotions of the characters introduces solution to problem describes actions of the king the deer come up with a solution kindess happens all deer are granted their life dialogue between animals and human the deer all live A mother deer and her baby.

How the Turtle Saved His Own Life By: Ellen C. Babbitt introduces character describes his actions sets up the setting describes the kings actions and why he did them use dialogue to describe emotions encounter something scary the king introduces solution to the problem dialogue to discuss the problem and solution trickery is used turtle tricks others the turtle is safe and the others were tricked Turtles in the lake

The Well Trained Elephant By: Marie L. Shedlock introduces the elephant describes the elephant introduces king king is in charge of elephant the king and elephant interact dialogue from people of the town king gets jealous describes his emotions elephant is sent on a journey  elephant has to prove himself dialogue between the king and elephant trainer the king becomes frustrated king requests something impossible man speaks to elephant supernatural events elephant leaves the king people in the city chime in the king became a good person The king on his elephant

The Pupil Who Taught His Teacher By: Marie L. Shedlock introduces main character the character is sent on a journey given a task death of someone describes emotions of characters dialogue between pupil and teacher the teacher now goes on a journey the teacher sets out to find the answer to a question pupil is given a duty describes actions of teacher teacher asks many questions of pupil's family teacher finds out his answer Eastern Stories and Legends Cover

The Monkey That Saved the Herd By: Marie L. Shedlock Begins with Buddha being reborn as a monkey describes the setting of the story introduces characters introduces the protagonist the monkey speaks to the others warned of bad things in the forest tempted by another lake the monkey realizes lake is haunted by an ogre dialogue between ogre and monkey monkey seeks to trick the ogre the monkeys plan is set into motion all other monkeys followed the kings actions the monkeys win The monkey king.

The Hare That Ran Away By: Marie L. Shedlock begins by referencing the Buddha he is born again as a lion explains why he is an animal introduces animal that is to be helped explains why this animal needs help describes the hares actions dialogue between hare and other animals the hare started a panic all animals were panicking  gets back to the lion dialogue between all animals lion follows the chain of talking all the way to the hare hare and lion talk the hare was no longer frightened  lion helps the other animals all returns to peace The Lion .

The Foolhardy Wolf By: Ellen C. Babbitt introduces main character first character comes into contact with other character uses adjectives to describe the characters the characters use dialogue among each other second character proposes an idea  the two set a plan in place the plan begins to take place the second character grows and become cocky dialogue between them a disagreement second character dies moral, dont become greedy The Foolhardy Wolf.

The Tricky Wolf and the Rats By: Ellen C. Babbitt begins by setting up the scene introduces the two separate character groups uses adjectives to describe characters personalities uses dialogue between characters wolf begins his trickery describes the characters emotions the rats trick the wolf at the end no more rats were killed or eaten The Golden Goose By: Ellen C. Babbitt introduces main character describes what the main character looks like introduces other set of characters uses dialogue amongst themselves use dialogue amongst the characters dialogue expresses their emotions starts describing personality of one character trickery takes place opposition between characters  greediness does not serve anyone well moral lesson A golden goose. 

The Wise and the Foolish Merchant By: Ellen C Babbitt begins by giving the setting of the story uses adjectives to describe characters comparison between both merchants dialogue between the two characters the problem is introduced describes thoughts from both characters description of the setting on their trip a new protagonist is introduced supernatural event trickery dialogue to make the trick happen first merchant was tricked second merchant who is smarter outsmarts demon smart merchant wins Ox carrying the merchant's wagon.

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 The monkey and the crocodile

Mahabharata By: Vijayendra Mohanty begins by giving update on the characters reads as a novel describe personalities of characters super natural gifts are revealed reveled secrets kunti gives her son away reference to Gods provides scenery and setting pandu makes a mistake karma is applied, pandu now has a big curse kuntis mantra comes in handy 5 sons are born with gods all sons had a special gift pandu dies and his son 100 children are born to gandhari there are many able for the throne now description of feelings of hatred pandavas are tricked, the prince survives bheem now became a force because he was given strength the pandavas begin to train to become wise and strong the 5 children all had special strengths in warfare new character is introduced, the best archer The Pandavas.

Mahabharata By: Vijayendra Mohanty begins by giving background information provides setting of the story gives the point of view Karma introduces first character begins with love story provides moral reasoning reunited with his son refers to Gods provides new setting for each small story describes character's emotions and feelings refers to supernatural events refers to Indian customs the King feels doomed son kidnaps the princesses the son is trying to save his father and kingdom no one to be the King the net king cannot find a wife describes Amba's sad emotions and anger a fight ensues describes Amba's determination the secret is revealed the son is revealed child is blind as punishment the Queen is furious with the children that are being born the future King is born a conflict is on the horizon  King Shantanu and his wife. Image information

Death of Krishna By: Donald A. Mackenzie no dialogue reads as a story creates emotion with words suspenseful details to describe what the city looked like description of the outdoors and the sky the people do what they are told story evokes terror supernatural events the fight begins descriptions of who dies reincarnation many died burned the bodies, custom ends with drastic supernatural event the city dies Death of Krishna 

Krishna's Visit By: Donald A. Mackenzie begins by discussing the actions of the characters explains their emotions dialogue between characters details to describe characters dialogue describes the character's problem introduces new characters throughout the stroy reads as novel verbs describe the actions and emotions many characters in one story dialogue goes back and forth narrator ends the story Krishna 

Mahabharata By: C. A. Kincaid introduces characters explains their relations to each other describes each character  describes all characters thoughts and actions explains the introduction to the problem describes oil and wood roof describes the fear and emotions describes the death of other characters explains the misconception describes the emotions of the people in the town the king and prince were tricked describes their feelings about the deaths The Escape

Sita Sings the Blues By: Nina Paley written as a novel switches back between both stories expresses anger and hurt  rama continues to listen to what other people have to say uses dialogue between characters rama gives commands both women are sad stories coincide with each other women grieve  sita has twins, mixed emotions rama forgives once again supernatural gods help prove her innocence again refers to gods and indian custom ends without sita, she goes back to the womb Sita and Rama 

Sita Sings the Blues By: Nina Paley begins by showing all of the characters portrays what they are known for uses imagery discussion of the history and past of the ramayana use dialogue to describe the story introduce who is involved begin the story by using dialogue to describe that rama leaves rama is banished uses emotion to describe the father's feelings about rama leaving sita is sad and leaves with rama rama expresses his concern through dialgue song to express their life in the forest imagery to show the enemies in the story refers back to nina and her boyfriend the narrators discuss the back story  uses dialogue between characters goes back and forth between multiple characters uses trickery sita is captured dialogue and emotion to describe rama's sad emotions revenge occurs, a fire is set refers to indian custom, no kissing rama questions sita because of other peoples words and thoughts sita is sad rama did not trust her switches to other st...

Sita and Rama By: Sister Nivedita Begins with dialogue detailed emotions detailed setting rama commands the others to do as he says refers to the background sounds and movements sita and rama reconnect rama and sitas emotions are happy together description of how they look and feel when they reconnect rama gives a speech analogies to describe their looks and feelings rama begins to question sita story ends with a question sita has to decide her fate not with rama Sita Tested By: Sister Nivedita begins by referring to last story describes sita's emotions and actions of sadness sita gives a speech to rama as he did to her she uses language of kindness she argues that she still loves him and wants to be with no one else starts to talk about death as that is all she wants without rama uses dramatics and dialogue threatens death or love describes each of their emotions and actions the gods come and speak to rama try to reason with him through dialogu...

Sita and Ravana By: Sister Nivedita begins with details of the setting describe with great detail how sita looks when they find her describe the characters feelings the other character sees sita, describes their feelings and emotions the characters begin to go against one another the protagonist continues to threaten her she stays strong and does not give in the other character stays hidden from the protagonist ends with sita under the tree  Hanuman and Sita By: Sister Nivedita character approaches the other describes the setting of the interaction describes their emotions when seeing each other describes the interaction  describes both characters thoughts dialogue of them pleading for help cries for rama, her love refers to past events that lead to this story speaks threats to her captor  Sita and Hanuman