Reading Notes: The Pretty Stranger Who Killed the King, Part A

This story came from the Nigeria Unit. I chose this for extra credit reading because I've liked the different stories in week 7 and 9 and this unit didn't disappoint. I liked this story specifically because it had a dark twist. The awful king got what he deserved and it was his fault for being deceived by a beautiful woman, who was actually a witch. 

The story had an interesting plot and I would keep that the same. A new writing style I want to try is the OU style. Changing the setting to a location on campus. If this were the case, I would fast forward to next year. President Boren is retiring, and the new president is highly disliked because he is rude, mean and inconsiderate. This character would replace the king. I would also change the ending because I think cutting off a president's head is a little too violent. A beautiful new assistant to the president would become close to him, and later she would learn the awful truth behind him. She learns enough to get him fired and she later saves the university.

My version would be a new and modern version. I would simply use a similar plot, but change a few key details and characters. 

Bibliography: The Pretty Stranger Who Killed the King from Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria by  Elphinstone Dayrell.

The Witch

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