The nightingale and the rose

At first, I was angry that the bird sacrificed it self for nothing, because the nightingale had so much love to give and was courageous. Compared to the boy he gave her life to, she was much stronger and much kinder. The ending was, itself, great, although it made me want to punch a wall, it was nicely written and rounded up the story quite well. Nevertheless, my reaction was not actually punching said wall, It was more me silently looking at my friend with a look of despaired.
I think this story was written for children, but it is more understood at an older age. By example, as a kid you might understand that the girl was selfish and mean to the boy, but as a teen or adult, you can see that the story was more about the fact that the bird thought wrong about her own life and its worth.
 The nightingale and the rose has a dramatic ending, it ends with the death of the protagonist. Most typical fairy-tale stories (and we’re talking about Disney style, not the Grimm brothers style) has the ‘’and they lived happily ever after’’. Also, it had a bad love story, which is rare amongst children books.
Irony is when the unexpected happens. Like when the bird died for nothing, or when the young boy cried and cried about the woman that refused him at the end. So, the story is totally ironic from an outsider’s point of view. The fact that the love story ended without even having a start is a pretty good example.
The message could be about selfishness and selflessness. I think it could fit with the theme of the story, which is love, not only for others but for one’s self.

Wretched:very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable

Hyacinth:a bulbous plant, Hyacinthus orientalis, of the lily family,widely cultivated for its cylindrical cluster of fragrant flowersin a variety of colors.

Grove: a small wood or forested area, usually with no undergrowth

Scythe:  an agricultural implement consisting of a long, curving bladefastened at an angle to a handle, for cutting grass

Ebbed: the flowing back of the tide as the water returns to the sea

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