Diana, age 8

Responds to the Russian folk tale Altyn-Argh:

What did the Tsar think was the most important quality in a ruler? Do you agree?
Diana: HE WAS A PERFECT RULER.

Comments?
Diana: THE STORY WAS VERY INTERESTING.

Lanna, age 9

Responds to the English folk tale Kate Crackernuts:

What do you think the story "Kate Crackernuts" was trying to show you?
Lanna: I think "Kate Crackernuts" is trying to show us people are different. We don't get jealous of someone being who's beautiful than you or your daughter. We must take care of each other.

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Ryan, age 21

Responds to the story Fuente Ovejuna:

Do you think the people of Fuente Ovejuna were justified in rising up against the Commander and his men? Why or why not?
Ryan: Yes. There was no other choice but to stand together. The commander is like corporate America, and we need new strategies.

Comments?
Ryan: Whootie was supposed to call me yesterday. I think I'll call him, but I don't want to seem too desperate. I am, though.

Tara, age 9

Responds to the Russian folk tale Baba Yaga:

Why did the gates, the servant girl, the big dog, and the thin black cat help Natasha escape?
Tara: Because Natasha was nice to them.

Why did Natasha's small gifts mean so much?
Tara: It meant so much because that was more than they ever got.

Comments?
Tara: I thought the story was really good and I think my friends and I will love to present it for our random drama piece.

Hailey, age 10

responds to the story Blond Carrie & Brunette Carrie:

How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Hailey: They both have respect for one another. Just ugliness will never tear their love apart.

Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Hailey: I loove my mom because she is my mom. I came out of her stomach, no wonder.

Comments?
Hailey: Whootie, this a very good story. Some parts I didn't get but that's O.K.

Keisha, age 15

responds to the story Blond Carrie & Brunette Carrie:

How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Keisha: THEY WERE ABLE TO LOVE EACH OTHER BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAID ABOUT BRUNETTE, HER SISTER LOVED HER.

Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Keisha: SOME BOY NAMED BRANDON BECAUSE HE'S UGLY BUT HE'S A SWEETHEART...

Comments?
Keisha: IT WAS A GREAT STORY TO ME!

Shyan and Shamary, ages 8 and 5

responds to the story The Native American Cinderella:

Why was it so important to Strong Wind that his bride tell the truth?
Shyan and Shamary: It was important because Strong Wind is honest and wants a bride that does not lie.

Comments?
Shyan and Shamary: We loved the story soooooo much, we wish there was more stories like this. Thank you :)