Chris James Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Point of view is one of the most important elements in a story and GW really found the right way to present the drama of a young boy's life in this story. Perhaps we don't realize what an omniscient position animals hold in our lives. They probably see everything we do. But what if their senses allow them to understand us better than we know? In this tale the family pet narrates us through a crisis in his young master's life, all the while relating his normal doggie needs. Humans often give animals little credit for understanding our complicated lives, but GW isn't one of them. The next time you look your pet in the eye just remember this story, and for goodness sake, don't do anything in front of them that would embarass you. An excellent quick read! Now all I have to do is learn to spell his name right...Woof! Link to comment
Jeff Ellis Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Ha, Chris passed me on the inside! The choice of narrator and viewpoint was inspired. I remember being very conscious of my dog watching at inopportune moments when I was that age, so I found the device totally credible. I have a thing about boys having supportive mothers... maybe I should give their dogs more attention. Well done GeeW another triumph... it made me smile. Link to comment
Lugnutz Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I knew this place was going to the dogs and GW proved it. It's a great story from a different point of view. Congrats on another memorable story. Link to comment
FreeThinker Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 What an absolutely marvelous story! Worf's perspective of a growing boy's awakening to the world and his own nature is quite moving. I felt so emotional reading this that I had to pause several times and regroup before proceeding. Wonderful job, Gee! One of the best stories I've read in a long time. Another story with a similar premise is "My Diary" by Cole Parker. I recommend it, as well. Link to comment
The Pecman Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 And the link is here: http://www.awesomedu...best_friend.htm I always look forward to reading Gee Whillikers' story, and this one did not disappoint. Very unique, unusual idea. Link to comment
colinian Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 That's a cute story. Shows that dogs have better gaydar than fourteen-year-olds. Colin Link to comment
Gee Whillickers Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks everybody. I wanted to try something a bit different from my usual First Person or Third Person Omniscient and figured 2nd person, with a non-human character, would fit the bill. It gave me a chance to have some fun with the idea of Worf's own needs as well as the people around him. We say and do things when alone with our dogs, cats, and other pets that we'd never say or do with other people, often even those close to us, so that's another aspect I thought I could explore a bit. Link to comment
Altimexis Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 How quickly they all forgot my dog story, Sandy. Link to comment
dude Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hey, I didn't forget! Link to comment
Gee Whillickers Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 How quickly they all forgot my dog story, Sandy. Okay, now I feel a bit foolish. I promise, I didn't plagarize or steal the idea. I don't know how I missed this one, but somehow I did. Let's just chalk it up to great minds thinking alike. Blushingly, Gee Link to comment
Merkin Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Both of these are fine stories and the world needs as many dog stories as we can provide. The dogs are too busy taking care of their boys to have time to write the stories, so we have to do it for them. Link to comment
Bruin Fisher Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I loved this story (I'm a bit late to this conversation, sorry!) and found it enchanting and fresh and delightful. Worf doesn't, in fact, see the best bits of the story, because the bedroom door is closed on him but the writing gives us just enough information to work out for ourselves what he's missing. Brilliant. I have a dog story, or at least flash, which is slightly reminiscent of this: http://awesomedude.com/bruinfisher/Grigor.html Link to comment
Guest Dabeagle Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 It gets the paw of approval. Link to comment
dude Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Since Joey is no longer here to do it for himself, I'd like to step up and direct you to his story, which might predate many of the other fine stores listed here. From his True Stories Collection... King of Shreds and Patches by Tragic Rabbit. Mike Link to comment
Camy Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 That's one feel-good smiley story, Gee. Link to comment
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