Reading Notes: Brothers Grimm by Ashliman, Part B

The Fox and the Cat: This is a  funny story but also one with a good lesson. It talks about a cat and a fox who met by simple coincidence. The cat knowing that the Fox is a very smart and strong animal approached him very friendly and greeted him. However, the Fox being so arrogant felt like the cat should not be allowed to greet him since he is much superior to it. Therefore the Fox said why should he talk with her, what is so special about the cat? And the cat replied that she knew a very good trick to escape dogs by climbing on a tree when they are chasing her. However the fox was still bigheaded and told her that he knew hundreds of tricks and the cat was not up to expectations. Therefore, the fox suggested that he should teach her. So they went in a place where dogs started chasing them, the cat used her usual trick by climbing the tree but the fox ended up being caught by the dogs. This story is great to rewrite but it should be extended a little bit more in order to add more characters that will bring great value to the story.

The fox being attacked by the dogs. Web Source

The Peasant and the Devil: This is a story about a wise peasant who was able to fool a devil. One day when the peasant was going home, he found a devil on all his crops who ordered him to give him half of his production. However, since the peasant was smart, he negotiated and was able to get a deal that he would get anything under the ground and the devil anything above. Since the peasant planted turnips, nothing came out so the devil got angry and said next time he will get everything under the ground. Therefore, the peasant this time planted wheat and the devil did not get anything. This peasant is very smart and in my story, I could make him do so much more to the devil.