STORY 7- Gabriel Ernest by Saki
R A T I N G - 3/5
GENRE - FANTASY, MYSTERY
CHAPTERS/STORIES READ -7 STORIES AND INTRO (1 - 161 Pg.)
GENRE - FANTASY, MYSTERY
CHAPTERS/STORIES READ -7 STORIES AND INTRO (1 - 161 Pg.)
Q:Comment on the opening. How effective? How does it try to hook you? What is in introduced?
The opening of the story effectively captured my attention as it made a very bold statement, claiming a beast in someones woods. It hooks me on making connections to why this ‘beast’ is a strong element of the story or whether it is called Gabriel Ernest. Additionally, the capitalised characters give a sense that it becomes a warning or something bringing fear, therefore it sets the mood of the story. Having a wild animal in the woods seems to become an initial shock or an unusual occurrence which could suggest it further develops the mystery behind what Van Cheele had observed. This leads to an eagerness to investigate more on what kind of setting the story is in and the environment. The main characters of the characters are also introduced to the story, Van Cheele and Cunningham. There is a conversation between the two men in the beginning of the story which helps lay the attention of these characters for the reader, being aware of who is who and what feelings should be felt during the story. Altogether I found the opening to be intriguing because the sudden climax and calmness of it builds the story.
MLA REFRENCING -
Headley, Maria Dahvana, and Saki. "Gabriel Ernest." Unnatural Creatures. Comp. Neil Gaiman. Ed. Briony Morrow-Cribbs. New York: Harper, 2013. 149-161. Print.
MLA REFRENCING -
Headley, Maria Dahvana, and Saki. "Gabriel Ernest." Unnatural Creatures. Comp. Neil Gaiman. Ed. Briony Morrow-Cribbs. New York: Harper, 2013. 149-161. Print.