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The Tortoise and the Hare is an Aesop's fable that is number 226 in the Perry Index. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare
According to theHerodotus (Greek historian), the fables were written by a slave named Aesop, who lived in Ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. Aesop is also mentioned in several other Ancient Greek works including works by Socrates, Plato and other philosophers.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesop%27s_Fables
This story is about a hare who is very full of himself and underestimates a tortoise (for being as slow as they are) when they are going to race. During the race, the hare runs as fast as he can and makes fun of the slow-moving tortoise whose shell is so heavy that makes him move much slower than him. The Hare, thinking that he was "way ahead" of the tortoise decides to stop and take a nap under a tree. Meanwhile, the tortoise keep on going without stopping and starts to get very close to the finish line, the hare then hears the crowd cheering and shouting at the tortoise and realizes that he has fallen asleep and has to catch up. The hare runs as fast as he can, however the tortoise has already arrived to the finish line and wins the race. Slowly but surely, the well-determined tortoise wins the race! Several experts believe that this fable has many meaning and morales.In my opinion, the morale that I got from reading this fable as a child and watching the 1934 Disney cartoon film was a saying that we use in Spanish: "A camaron que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente." The literal meaning of this saying is : If a shrimp falls asleep, the stream will drag him..." Now the real meaning of this saying will be that a person must be aware and cautious of situations, not underestimate others for their speed, height, age, etc. We see this happening over and over on a daily basis, at work, in sports, wars, and more. For example, three years ago my favorite Peruvian soccer team was going to play against a not-so popular (not good) soccer team. My favorite team decides they will go partying all week and train only 1hour a-day while the other team decided not to go out anytime during the week and practice throughout the whole time. At the end, the "not-so popular team" beats my team 4-1. Why? my team underestimate the other team and just believed they did not have to make any effort to win the National Champion League.
My Personalized Script
VIDEO AUDIO
FADE IN: FADE IN MUSIC:
"Big Race Tortoise VS. Hare" sign shows up. Fast-pace classical melody and animals
Animals lining up and clearing up the way. cheering and talking.
Hurry Hare appears as a winner Animals cheering at Hurry Hare.
Tardy Tortoise appears cheering and excited Animals and Hurry Hare mocking him.
Hurry Hare gives his hand to Tardy Tortoise Hurry Hare and audience laughing at Tardy
and takes it away before Tardy Tortoise shakes Tortoise.
his hand.
Rancid Raccoon starts the race by shooting Sound of the pistol shooting...
his pistol up in the air.
Hurry Hare rushes and starts running as fast fast-pace music playing...
as he can, while tardy Tortoise is moving
very slowly.
Tardy Tortoise runs at his "own pace" while Slow-pace music playing...
singing a song.
Hurry Hare keeps on running until he spots Fast-pace music and slow-pace music playing
Tardy Tortoise from far away in the back and when Hurry Hare decides to rest...
decides to take a nap under a shady tree.
Tardy Tortoise keeps on moving ... he's Slow music quickly turns into a faster pace tune.
determined to win this race...
He passes by Hurry Hare without stopping.
Hurry Hare keeps sleeping peacefully. Dreaming music playing...
Tardy Tortoise keeps on running and is Animals cheering and shouting at Tardy Tortoise
almost to the finish line... happy music on the background...
Hurry Hare suddenly wakes up and notices Surprise music and fast-pace music playing also.
Tardy Tortoise almost to the finish line...
He runs as fast as he can...
Hurry Hare is almost catching up with Tardy Winning music on the background while animals
Tortoise but Tardy Tortoise, stretches his neck cheer at Tardy Tortoise and boo at Hurry Hare.
and legs and makes it to the finish line.
Tardy Tortoise is picked up by bigger animals Winning music and finale...
as the only winner and throws a big smile with
his arms up in the air.Hurry Hare is left behind...
FADE OUT MUSIC FADES OUT.
Here is a link to the 1934-Disney cartoon film on "The Tortoise and The Hare."
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did now and when I was little...
Great work. Good research and an imaginative retelling that should connect with a media-saavy audience.
ReplyDeleteClever story with an obvious moral overtone -- translates well to visual storytelling.
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