A Dog’s Tale

Felix Dubord by Mark Twain

Impression:

The story made me feel sad and respectful. The dog in the story did brave things, but
people didn't understand. They couldn't see how good the dog was. It made me feel sorry
for the dog and admire its courage. The way the story was told, with the dog acting like a
person, made it even more touching.

Purpose:
The writer wanted to show how people sometimes don't understand the goodness in
animals. Through the dog's eyes, Twain showed how important it is to be kind and caring,
even to animals. The title, "A Dog's Tale," shows that the story is about what a dog goes
through. Twain wanted readers to think about things from the dog's point of view and think
about kindness and understanding.

Language:

I liked the part where the dog remembered what its mother said: "In memory of me, when
there is a time of danger to another do not think of yourself, think of your mother, and do as
she would do." It's a sad but important reminder about helping others. The story also shows
how people sometimes don't understand the good things animals do. Twain's words are
simple but powerful, making us think about how we treat others, including animals.

Cultural References:
Twain talks about how people in the past treated animals. The story shows how some
people cared a lot about their pets, but others didn't understand them at all. This makes us
think about how we treat animals today and reminds us to be kind to all living things.
Twain's message about understanding and respecting animals is still important today.