Week 9 Storytelling
I know what you're thinking. Not just anyone can handle being the Monkey King. And I know that he earned it, all I'm saying is that I could have done it too! Just because this ape came out of a stone egg, he gets to be worshipped. But when did he actually prove himself? What's different about this ape? I grew up in the same environments with all of the same privileges.
Actually, we were best friends. Growing up with the Monkey King was such a sweet time. I loved getting to know him. We did everything together. We learned how to walk and leap together. But then he decided that he was better than me! That weird beam shot out of his eyes towards the heavens and you would have thought that he created world peace. People should be scared of him, not worship him.
When it came time to choose who would rule us apes, all we had to do was walk through a waterfall without being hurt. And I won't lie, I was a little afraid, but I was willing and ready to do it. I wanted to be the one to prove myself but before I said anything, he yelled out that he would do it. He interrupted me, but I bet you didn't hear that part did you?
And on top of all of this, he didn't even pass through! He cheated by finding a bridge that helped him stay safe. We all walked on the bridge without getting hurt, he didn't do anything special.
I can't stand by and watch him be worshipped like this anymore. I will bring down the monkey king so I can claim my righteous role as the King of the Apes.
Author's Note:
I read the Monkey King story this week. The story is about an ape that becomes the king of the monkeys by passing through a waterfall. I thought it was interesting that there was a large group of apes that could have done exactly what he did to be deemed king so I decided to write a story from the point of view of one of his friends that is jealous of what he has done.
Actually, we were best friends. Growing up with the Monkey King was such a sweet time. I loved getting to know him. We did everything together. We learned how to walk and leap together. But then he decided that he was better than me! That weird beam shot out of his eyes towards the heavens and you would have thought that he created world peace. People should be scared of him, not worship him.
When it came time to choose who would rule us apes, all we had to do was walk through a waterfall without being hurt. And I won't lie, I was a little afraid, but I was willing and ready to do it. I wanted to be the one to prove myself but before I said anything, he yelled out that he would do it. He interrupted me, but I bet you didn't hear that part did you?
And on top of all of this, he didn't even pass through! He cheated by finding a bridge that helped him stay safe. We all walked on the bridge without getting hurt, he didn't do anything special.
I can't stand by and watch him be worshipped like this anymore. I will bring down the monkey king so I can claim my righteous role as the King of the Apes.
Author's Note:
I read the Monkey King story this week. The story is about an ape that becomes the king of the monkeys by passing through a waterfall. I thought it was interesting that there was a large group of apes that could have done exactly what he did to be deemed king so I decided to write a story from the point of view of one of his friends that is jealous of what he has done.
Hey Morgan! I love the sense of frustration that the main character is feeling. Having read the Monkey King, I can definitely understand why they're so jealous about the entire thing. He was definitely a very brash and reckless leader who probably shouldn't have been given so much power. That's just how life goes sometimes though. I'd be interested to see what happens if he ever gets a chance to fight the Monkey King, that would be a fun story!
ReplyDeleteHi Morgan! I love how you started this story, it immediately grabbed my attention. From the beginning I was interested in where the story was going and what route you were going to take it. You brought a nice sense of humor into the story and I like how the entire story was told from your character's point of view. I felt as if I knew your character because of how you wrote this story. I could feel his jealousy and anger towards the monkey king. Does he ever get the chance to dethrone the monkey king? that would be a great story! good job!!
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