Week 10 Story Laboratory: American Indian Tales Microfictions
Iagoo, the Story-Teller
There was a very wise man named Iagoo and he knew the secrets of the woods. Everything he knew was from the fairy tales his grandfather taught him when he was a young boy. The children loved Iagoo, for he would teach them to collect shells, weave baskets, and craft bows and arrows. Winter had come and this season was the perfect time for storytelling. The North Wind came howling through the land and this wind was fierce. A timid little girl asked, “Do you think he can hurt us?’ Iagoo told her to have no fear and be brave.
Shin-ge-bis Fools the North Wind
A long time ago when only a few people lived on earth, a tribe of fisherman dwelt in the North. The North Wind froze the rivers so no fish could be caught, but luckily there was a limit to his power. The South Wind came in and melted the rivers and fields. The fisherman in the north knew they had to work fast before the wind would freeze the river over. The North Wind blanketed the river with ice and the fisherman retreated. The wind laughed and the fishermen left rather sadly and they never wanted to see it again.
The Child of the Evening Star
On the shores of Gitchee lived a hunter who had ten beautiful daughters. Many suitors came to court them, all bringing presents they hoped would gain them father’s favor. One by one, the daughters were married off, except the youngest, Oweenee. She wasn’t proud and talkative like her sisters. This puzzled her father. Then an Indian named Osseo came to their village. He was poor and ugly, yet Oweenee married him. Her sisters thought she had gone crazy. Oweenee loved Osseo for he had a heart of gold beneath his ugliness. He had a noble mind and a fiery passion.
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Title: American Indian Tales
Author: Henry Schoolcraft
Author's Note: I decided to write micro fictions of three stories I read from the American Indian Tales. I kept the same plot lines and characters, I just shortened them into 100-word mini stories. I just wanted to pull out the most important details and highlight those in my version.
i really liked all of your micro fictions they seemed very different but each of them were interesting and good to read. You did a good job with all of them and in a short time you made interesting characters and ideas. I really like Iagoo for some reason I read it as igloo for a second but he was so good with kids and so helpful and I really liked that. I also like that the north wind was mean while the south wind was nice.
ReplyDeleteI like to read your micro fictions! In my view, these little stories own a kind of special charming which attract readers to read them. It is true that they are short and small, but the plot would never make me feel boring. They provide the motivation for me to read more and more!
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