Black Beauty

Black Beauty
Black Beauty is probably the most popular horse story of all time, Black Beauty tells the story of ones horse's long and varied life. On the one hand, a fully engaging novel and on the other hand, a strong statement against animal maltreatment.

Friday, March 4, 2011

How Black Beauty Ties to other works we have studied

Black Beauty relates to some of the work because Beowulf mostly delt with outside and black beauty is a horse that loves being outside.

Friday, February 25, 2011

My personal reflections on Black Beauty

I like the Black Beauty because it talks about animal abuse and that is one thing that i can not stand is to see an animal not being treated the right way and how it should be. Animals are just like humans they need to be fed and watered and played with. Most of all respected just like friends and family respect others.

Themes and motifs

In the original introduction to Black Beauty that Sewell herself wrote, she seems to indicate that the purpose of the book is that of an equine care manual, and not that of an entertaining story. Education was very important to Sewell, and since she declared, in part, that her intent was to induce “an understanding of the treatment of horses” through her “little book,” she had to explain how to treat horses. Consequently, it has been said that one could read Black Beauty and come away fairly well prepared to actually care.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Plot summary

Black Beauty, a beautiful black stallion recalls his life through from his birth through his carefree life as a colt, and the many hardships he suffered after achieving maturity. He goes through many owners, both good and bad, until he finally finds happiness and contentment.