Indian Literature

Journal Entry # 1 Date: November 13, 2020

The Lion Makers

What Happened How I Felt

Once upon a time, there were four friends who Before reading the story, I was curious about the
lived near one another in a small town. Three of title and left me thinking what the reason behind
them had been scholars and had learned much it is. I expected that this will be another children
but with no common sense, while the other one story showing animals as the characters, but it
could not be bothered to study but he is a man of turned out not. And after reading it, I felt happy
sense. One day, they decided to travel together knowing that I read another literary piece with a
to make use of their knowledge and intellect good moral lesson. I just loved how the story
despite of their differences. They did not leave goes giving me a pure satisfaction.
the other man who is not educated enough after
a debate whether he should be back home or
not. Until they reached a forest and saw bones of
a dead lion. One of them encourage to bring back
the lion to life for that will be their chance to
prove their intelligence and the two agreed, but
the man of sense did not. Instead, he climbed a
tree as he failed to stop his friends from bringing
the lion to life. The wild animal killed the three
scholars as it rose from the dead, and the man of
sense went home as the lion left.

“No, this is no way to treat our friend who we

have known since we were small children playing
together.”
The line that caught my heart. I just remembered
my memories with my friend here. Like, we
always bond and stay together. This reminded
me that no matter what differences you have,
you should cherish each moment you shared with
each other. And I thought that is beautiful.
What I Learned How I Can Use It

Among the things I learned, one is that we must
not criticize others just because of the person’s
knowledge and ability. We are unique in our own
ways and we must not tolerate the feeling of
superiority. After all, we all have our own
strength and weaknesses. Learn how to listen to
others and be wise enough to handle things.
I will treat everyone fairly. I will remind myself
that we all have our own capabilities. So, I will
not underestimate a person just because he/she
lacks something. There is more to a person than
meets the eye or what we expected.
Journal Entry #2 Date: November 13,2020

The Duel Between the Elephant and the Sparrow

What Happened How I Felt

In a jungle, there lived a sparrow and his wife.
They had built their nest on the branch of a tree,
waiting for their family to be complete. And then
one day, there is a giant elephant who is blinded
by his fever searching for a tree shade. The giant
animal later found a tree and accidentally pulled
the trunk where the sparrows placed their eggs
and broke it. The sparrow became very mad
because of the lost of all her children, and then
asks the other animals for help to make revenge.
Before reading the story, I felt that it was another
children story, and I was right this time. While I
am in the process of reading, I was confused
because I noticed the male sparrow is not being
mentioned anymore. And after reading it, I felt
bad for the elephant and for the sparrows’
children as well.

“I should feel less grief at the death of my

children”
The line caught my attention. It is just that, in
exchange of another’s life, the sparrow will feel
less sad at the death of her children. How true
that can be? Maybe the sparrow will feel
satisfied, but the sadness will never fade away
nor lessen. I am curious and at the same time, I
do not want to experience the same situation.

What I Learned How I Can Use It

I learned that things are not fair. Even if it is not
your fault or just an accident, you will still get
punished. On the other hand, never
underestimate the power of teamwork. Many
ideas will grow, and there you will achieve your
goals.
I will think before I act. It is more important to
know and learn before taking an action. I will be
extra careful with my decisions in life. And I will
be ready to face the consequences.