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Ithought it just helped bring a new layer of depth to the orphanage and helped paint a picture of their lives their. That they had traditions and different ways of doing thingsdanielleamy wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 15:43 I like the inclusion of pets, even if there does not seem to be a real purpose for them. Maybe it's because I'm an animal person
Although, despite rising a giant bird, the other pets seemed so ordinaryOliviaLouise wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 21:15 I also agree that the pets could have been integrated together. Pets are a common convention of YA fantasy (yet another link to Harry Potter!) but of course it is important that the story stands on its own without relying on the reader’s outside knowledge.
I agree. They added a bit of depth and realism, but if they were removed from the story it really would not changeMomiji1987 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 21:53 I think the pets are basically a token of sorts. They act as an accessory rather than any significant plot device, though their purpose might become clear if the author plans a sequel.
And introducing them to the traditions of their new home. To make them feel a part of itRoomana wrote: ↑28 Sep 2019, 15:06The reason behind giving pets to the chilren might be creating love in childrens heart and giving them responsibly of pets will make them understand the way of living life with rulesWashboard wrote: ↑03 Sep 2019, 00:36 What do you think was the purpose of the orphanage giving pets to the children residing there? It seemed like it wasn't explained, other than it was a standing tradition. I almost felt the children choosing pets was a strange and unnecessary addition to the story. What do you think?
Animals being introduced into the Orphanage made me think of a subplot concerning them. Their purpose might have been to show the hidden nature of each child based on their selection.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:01Ithought it just helped bring a new layer of depth to the orphanage and helped paint a picture of their lives their. That they had traditions and different ways of doing thingsdanielleamy wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 15:43 I like the inclusion of pets, even if there does not seem to be a real purpose for them. Maybe it's because I'm an animal person
In epic fantasy, pets like the Wandering Albatross would be a perfect fit to that world, and that might have been the purpose of including such a pet-to give the epic fantasy attribute to the book.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:02Although, despite rising a giant bird, the other pets seemed so ordinaryOliviaLouise wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 21:15 I also agree that the pets could have been integrated together. Pets are a common convention of YA fantasy (yet another link to Harry Potter!) but of course it is important that the story stands on its own without relying on the reader’s outside knowledge.
I think if the pets were removed from the plot, the story would change drastically. The pets did have a purpose, remember.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:03I agree. They added a bit of depth and realism, but if they were removed from the story it really would not changeMomiji1987 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 21:53 I think the pets are basically a token of sorts. They act as an accessory rather than any significant plot device, though their purpose might become clear if the author plans a sequel.
The introduction of Echoland pets to the Orphanage children might have had the purpose of making them feel a part of Echoland through companionship and responsibility of their pets.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:04And introducing them to the traditions of their new home. To make them feel a part of itRoomana wrote: ↑28 Sep 2019, 15:06The reason behind giving pets to the chilren might be creating love in childrens heart and giving them responsibly of pets will make them understand the way of living life with rulesWashboard wrote: ↑03 Sep 2019, 00:36 What do you think was the purpose of the orphanage giving pets to the children residing there? It seemed like it wasn't explained, other than it was a standing tradition. I almost felt the children choosing pets was a strange and unnecessary addition to the story. What do you think?
I did not pick up on this but a few people haveFerdinand_otieno wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:07Animals being introduced into the Orphanage made me think of a subplot concerning them. Their purpose might have been to show the hidden nature of each child based on their selection.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:01Ithought it just helped bring a new layer of depth to the orphanage and helped paint a picture of their lives their. That they had traditions and different ways of doing thingsdanielleamy wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 15:43 I like the inclusion of pets, even if there does not seem to be a real purpose for them. Maybe it's because I'm an animal person
That's true! But how cool would it have been to have a pet unicorn lol pellucid had pretend onesFerdinand_otieno wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:09In epic fantasy, pets like the Wandering Albatross would be a perfect fit to that world, and that might have been the purpose of including such a pet-to give the epic fantasy attribute to the book.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:02Although, despite rising a giant bird, the other pets seemed so ordinaryOliviaLouise wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 21:15 I also agree that the pets could have been integrated together. Pets are a common convention of YA fantasy (yet another link to Harry Potter!) but of course it is important that the story stands on its own without relying on the reader’s outside knowledge.
Would it though?Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:10I think if the pets were removed from the plot, the story would change drastically. The pets did have a purpose, remember.Kro92813 wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:03I agree. They added a bit of depth and realism, but if they were removed from the story it really would not changeMomiji1987 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 21:53 I think the pets are basically a token of sorts. They act as an accessory rather than any significant plot device, though their purpose might become clear if the author plans a sequel.
And give them a purpose in their new lifeFerdinand_otieno wrote: ↑29 Sep 2019, 23:12The introduction of Echoland pets to the Orphanage children might have had the purpose of making them feel a part of Echoland through companionship and responsibility of their pets.
Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑30 Sep 2019, 09:06 I think pets were used to convince the children that Echoland was their new home. This was done by giving them Echoland[|i] pets so they can be responsible for them.