*Authors Note: This is about the comparison of the two books, Moon of Two Dark Horses, and Shiver’s, main characters; Coshmoo and Grace.*
All across the world, books are loved and cherished for their fine words that make a single story, also for their creativity and imagination. But what happens when a reader must come to the decision to compare two of their favorite books? The book, Moon of Two Dark Horses, is a historical Fiction book written by Sally Keehn. The book, Shiver, is a fantasy book written by Maggie Stiefvater. Both great books, but when compared, they are very different yet the same.
First of all, the two main characters, Grace and Coshmoo, both show the characteristic of bravery. In the book, Shiver, Grace is brave because when she was a little girl, wolves ripped her off of her swing and dragged her into the woods. She didn’t scream at all, because she wasn’t scared. Coshmoo, in the book, Moon of Two Dark Horses, shows bravery when he brought a girl fishing with him; For that he was laughed at by his elder cousin.
Secondly, both characters believe in things that are considered 'different' in modern-day society. Grace believes that the wolves that live in the woods are good and peaceful creatures. While the others in the town think they are raging murderous savages. Coshmoo believes that the Americans are kind people because of his best-friend being American. These characters are similar yes, but what about their differences?
Most would agree that, yes; these two do have many similarities. Then again they have many differences too. Grace does believe in werewolves and Coshmoo does not. Another is that Grace has a love interest in the story; even though Coshmoo does show feelings for a girl, nothing happens between them.
These two characters are screaming differences and similarities from left to right, and north to south! In-between Grace’s love struck heart and Coshmoo’s friendship, their bravery and determination keeps them growing and strong! As well as their strong beliefs for what they believe in, they have the power of a angry bull!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Resolution
Authors Note: This is a summery of the book, Moon of Two Dark Horses. If it is possible I would like this to be graded on improveing my body paragraphs by having clear transitions and topics.
Moon of Two Dark Horses is a book that follows Coshmoo, an Indian boy that is faced with many challenges. He must face challenges from his family, friends, and even British traders! Read the rest to find out more about his conflicts on this journey; Friendship/Betrayal, Tribal Worries, and Family Problems.
Coshmoo and Daniel have been best friends for a long time. But when war comes they are forced to split. Daniel is American and Coshmoo, Indian. So when the time came they had to go with their families, who were on opposite sides. Soon afterwards, Daniel believed that Coshmoo betrayed him by burning his land and cutting off his food supply. Of course he didn’t but this is what split them up the most.
With this, Coshmoo’s tribe is having large difficulties. This book has to do with much spiritual beliefs. On pages 50-55, a story is told about a crow and the ‘Great Creator’. Some in the tribe chose to not listen to thing like this and go to more practical options such as joining the King’s side.
On top of this, Coshmoo has Family problems/issues. He has jealousy towards his glorified cousin, Flying Wolf. To Coshmoo, he is a glory hog. Who also gives things to a girl he likes whose name is, White Fawn. Also, in his dreams, Coshmoo’s deceased father come to him in dreams as a sort of warning.
To sum it up, this time for him was tough. His friend felt betrayal, his family is making him go nuts, and he must pick a side for the war. In the end, Coshmoo joins the British with the rest of his tribe. Also sadly, he was killed when he scouted an area. His mother had these words to say of his bravery, ‘“Ten white men’s lives for the life of my beloved son. My Coshmoo.”’ Page 213. Were his conflicts resolved? In a way yes, in a way no. Yes for him being welcomed into a great new afterlife with no pain. No for nothing in his life being solved for others to hear.
Moon of Two Dark Horses is a book that follows Coshmoo, an Indian boy that is faced with many challenges. He must face challenges from his family, friends, and even British traders! Read the rest to find out more about his conflicts on this journey; Friendship/Betrayal, Tribal Worries, and Family Problems.
Coshmoo and Daniel have been best friends for a long time. But when war comes they are forced to split. Daniel is American and Coshmoo, Indian. So when the time came they had to go with their families, who were on opposite sides. Soon afterwards, Daniel believed that Coshmoo betrayed him by burning his land and cutting off his food supply. Of course he didn’t but this is what split them up the most.
With this, Coshmoo’s tribe is having large difficulties. This book has to do with much spiritual beliefs. On pages 50-55, a story is told about a crow and the ‘Great Creator’. Some in the tribe chose to not listen to thing like this and go to more practical options such as joining the King’s side.
On top of this, Coshmoo has Family problems/issues. He has jealousy towards his glorified cousin, Flying Wolf. To Coshmoo, he is a glory hog. Who also gives things to a girl he likes whose name is, White Fawn. Also, in his dreams, Coshmoo’s deceased father come to him in dreams as a sort of warning.
To sum it up, this time for him was tough. His friend felt betrayal, his family is making him go nuts, and he must pick a side for the war. In the end, Coshmoo joins the British with the rest of his tribe. Also sadly, he was killed when he scouted an area. His mother had these words to say of his bravery, ‘“Ten white men’s lives for the life of my beloved son. My Coshmoo.”’ Page 213. Were his conflicts resolved? In a way yes, in a way no. Yes for him being welcomed into a great new afterlife with no pain. No for nothing in his life being solved for others to hear.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
His View or Others?
By: Alex Caraulia
(Authors Note: This is about the POV of Coshmoo and how the stoy would be efected if he didn't tell the story.)
We all have different point of views on different subjects and matters. In the book, “Moon of Two Dark Horses”, there is a boy who doesn’t think about what his family and peers might think of him. The boy’s name is Coshmoo; he is the one telling us the story. He is a young Native American boy who is best friends with a white boy named Daniel. The boys are very close, but their perspectives aren’t.
However we will never know this because we are only in the perspective of Coshmoo and only him. His perspective states that the white man is kind and can help him and his people. If this were from another characters view, like Flying Wolf, he would say that the white man is evil. Flying Wolf believes that the white man is pushing the Natives off of the land.
This is during the Revolutionary War, and Coshmoo knows that. So in his perspective, he doesn’t want the war to come. Yet his cousin Flying Wolf does. He wants the war to come to the village to prove that he was right about the white man.
If this story was told from Flying Wolfs POV, he would want us to believe that the white man was bad and was taking over his land. He would get us on his side. Also we would here all the time how great he thinks he is. It wouldn’t be the best experience ever. And possibly 7 days wasted of our lives.
So all in all, the story wouldn’t be the same if Coshmoo didn’t tell the story. The POV of Coshmoo is what makes the story….the story. We would never know what he was thinking or doing or dreaming etc.
(Authors Note: This is about the POV of Coshmoo and how the stoy would be efected if he didn't tell the story.)
We all have different point of views on different subjects and matters. In the book, “Moon of Two Dark Horses”, there is a boy who doesn’t think about what his family and peers might think of him. The boy’s name is Coshmoo; he is the one telling us the story. He is a young Native American boy who is best friends with a white boy named Daniel. The boys are very close, but their perspectives aren’t.
However we will never know this because we are only in the perspective of Coshmoo and only him. His perspective states that the white man is kind and can help him and his people. If this were from another characters view, like Flying Wolf, he would say that the white man is evil. Flying Wolf believes that the white man is pushing the Natives off of the land.
This is during the Revolutionary War, and Coshmoo knows that. So in his perspective, he doesn’t want the war to come. Yet his cousin Flying Wolf does. He wants the war to come to the village to prove that he was right about the white man.
If this story was told from Flying Wolfs POV, he would want us to believe that the white man was bad and was taking over his land. He would get us on his side. Also we would here all the time how great he thinks he is. It wouldn’t be the best experience ever. And possibly 7 days wasted of our lives.
So all in all, the story wouldn’t be the same if Coshmoo didn’t tell the story. The POV of Coshmoo is what makes the story….the story. We would never know what he was thinking or doing or dreaming etc.
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