Reading Notes: Twenty Two Goblins, Part A

Reading about the story from the description, I can already tell that the style of the writing will greatly interest me. I really enjoy things such as riddles, so a story told with sections that contain different riddles each time seems like a fun read. Just thinking now about how I could add on or use this style in some way for this week's story is difficult though.

(The first riddle  --  tv))
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I'm a little confused as to why the goblin continues to climb back into the tree each time the King answers correctly? I would think that the King should be rewarded for getting the riddles right, but instead he has to go get the goblin down each time. Maybe there will be a big payoff in the end? If not, I could adjust my story with a different system of rewarding rather than one that seems like punishment. The King's character is brave and unwavering in his task. Each section ends with a simile of the King's bravery to describe how noble he is. The plots of each riddle within the story are set up well. I enjoy the sequence of telling, answering, and how the King describes why he chose the answer he did. My favorite riddle from Part A would have to be "The Three Lovers". It started the reading off on the right note and had great detail. While reading, I wasn't thinking about what the duties each man did represented. The description of fatherly duty, brotherly duty, and a husband's duty were unique and enlightening to the answer. I also liked the "Food, Women, and Cotton" riddle. I was a little intrigued as to how the specialist in women could tell about the great milk someone was raised on, but I guess it's good to be creative in the stories. My idea to make my own story from this reading might be to choose a specific riddle I liked and either elaborate details, change characters, or create a before or after addition to the riddle. Maybe the second reading will give me more clarity as to which story and style to use.

Bibliography: Twenty-Two Goblins by Arthur Ryder