I enjoyed the story of the two frogs. They both are curious about the world and seek adventure. However, it shows how foolish the two were and that in helping each other, they unknowingly tricked each other into thinking that both places that they wanted to visit were exactly the same. The two should of just described where they came from.
Storysource: The Crimson Fairy Book
I also really like the stonecutter story. It is relatable because people aren't often happy with what they have. People also always want what they can't have. This person was lucky enough to have someone grant all his wishes every single time he wanted to transform into something. Each time though, he got bored of whatever he became after he had his run with it. Sometimes, you are the best version of yourself. He realized that being himself was way better than being something else.
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The Japanese stories mention beauty a lot as an underlying
theme. Greed and honor are both mentioned occasionally. A lot of them teach
good morals such as obeying your elders and not being greedy or misfortune may
fall upon you.
I was
surprised to see Cupid mentioned in The Cat's Elopement. That would be an
interesting story to write about with Cupid putting a hex on an animal. My
other story telling were a bit sad so it might be nice to include a fun one
with a happy ending such as in The Cat’s Elopement where Gon and Koma were able
to find true love and live happily ever after. The story also follows the story
line of traditional fairy tales where the prince saves the damsel in distress.
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