Writing prompt #86: PORTRAYING ANIMALS

Hi Everyone,

As an animal lover (I foster chihuahuas!), I’ve always been charmed when writers capture the love and allegiance that often exists between humans and animals. Probably my favorite example of this appears in THE LEOPARD by Giuseppe di Lampedusa. On his deathbed, the protagonist—a 19th century Sicilian prince—reminisces about the beloved dogs of his life:

“Then, the dogs: Fufi, the fat pug of his childhood, the impetuous poodle Tom, confidant and friend, Speedy’s gentle eyes, Bendicò’s delicious nonsense, the caressing paws of Pop, the pointer at that moment searching for him under bushes and garden chairs and never to see him again . . .”

YOUR PROMPT: Write a scene between one of your characters and an animal. It doesn’t have to be a pet, or even beloved. In fact, your character may have a deep antipathy to the creature depicted, or may even be dealing with a dangerous situation. Whatever the circumstances, how is it revealing of your character?

Have fun with this one!

Abrazos,

Cristina

Meet Maxine, my sweet grandpup!