Zlateh The Goat Compare And Contrast Analysis
What makes a story unique? What makes a reader drawn to the plot? To the characters? The story “Zlateh the Goat” written by Isaac Bashevis Singer and the story “the King of Mazy May” written by Jack London both give a reason to go on. The two stories are compelling in different ways - may it be the plot, the theme, and the overall meaning. Despite their differences, they give you a different kind of similarity. The most notable differences between the two stories is their plot. The plot is what draws out the meaning of a story, along with the characters. In the short story, “Zlateh the Goat”, Isaac Singer established the theme of “trust” and being “mutually dependent on each other”. In the short story, “the King of Mazy May," Jack London developed a theme of self-sacrifice and bravery. The story "Zlateh the Goat" comes from a deeper connection of friendship than "the King of Mazy May." Aaron, in "Zlateh the Goat," realizes that he needs Zlateh more than the family thinks, not only in terms of food production and such, but also in terms of family. As the plot progressed, this realization grew as the story coincided with the changes of the setting, “suddenly the weather changed. A large black cloud with a bluish center appeared.” The
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A theme is one word summing up the story. The meaning of the story is the overall lesson. For example, the theme of "Red Riding Hood is deception. The meaning of the story is to never talk to strangers. It is evident that the theme of "Zlateh the Goat" is trust and loyalty. As right-thought and self-sacrifice go for "the King of Mazy May". The message of "Zlateh the Goat” is that in many cases in time of need, pets help their owners through depression, loneliness and even at times have been known to save their lives. However, the message of "the King of Mazy May" is doing what is right. Obviously, the message of the two stories is very, very
A theme is one word summing up the story. The meaning of the story is the overall lesson. For example, the theme of "Red Riding Hood is deception. The meaning of the story is to never talk to strangers. It is evident that the theme of "Zlateh the Goat" is trust and loyalty. As right-thought and self-sacrifice go for "the King of Mazy May". The message of "Zlateh the Goat” is that in many cases in time of need, pets help their owners through depression, loneliness and even at times have been known to save their lives. However, the message of "the King of Mazy May" is doing what is right. Obviously, the message of the two stories is very, very