"The Golden Carp" is the third story in the Blackberry Blue collection of short stories by Jamila Gavin.
In this tale, our main character Chi is transported to another magical realm by the titular being. The story morphs into a parable showing how greed can breed other sins but generosity can bring good fortune.
This story is cut up into two sections and hopefully the questions doesn't give too much away to how the story goes !
PRE-READING QUESTIONS
Do you agree that Greed and Laziness are two of the deadliest sins?
Why do you think Jamila Gavin writes ‘… because they lead to other evils.’?
What do you think this story will be about?
How could a Golden Carp be involved in the story?
Draw a picture as to what you think Chi looks like.
How does she fit/not fit into the typical fairy tale protagonist role?
Can you think of other stores where characters are mistreated by family?
Why do you think step-parents are painted as untrustworthy characters?
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