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3Helen M's home page 3Helen M's blog page 3Helen M's Animal Farm page 3Helen M's tale of utopia Mini-saga Two kids, Why and Because, take an amazing adventure through the power of the human mind. This will get them thrown in prison, and make them fugitives in their home towns. They are two great minds that will work to solve a common problem. Unfortunately, they fail. Read more above!

 The Story of Why and Because  By: Helen Margaris



Hello. This is the story of Why, Because, and Snowy River. Imagine a powerful river with a giant bridge running across it. On the left side of the river was the rich, smart, beautifu l side of the river. There were flowers, animals, mansions, and the castle. In this castle lived a VERY FAT king, a VERY SLIM queen, two fat sons, and one thin  son. The thin son was named Melvin, but everybody called him Because, because he knew the answer to every question. Nobody ever listened to him. Now, on the right side of the river, there was dirt, huts, and pigeons. That was it. There was also people. Poor, dirty, stupid people. Nobody minded that they were in a bad place because they were too stupid to notice. There was also a little girl Juanita, but everybody called her Why, because

she was always asking questions nobody ever listened to her. When Why and Because were around the age of thirteen, FAT KING decided that Because was old enough to visit the right side. "Come Melvin, we are going to see the right side." When they were about to cross back to the left side, Because fell off the carriage. Nobody noticed. Nobody but Why. She walked over to Because an helped him up. "As a reward for helping me fair maiden," Because said in his most regal voice," I will let you have anything you want."(I know that this is a lot. Just keep reading.)

"OK," said Why," I would like to ask you some questions." Because followed Why to an abandoned hut. They sat down on the floor. They talked for hours. Why asked, and Because answered.

At sundown, Why Told Because to find a way to meet her in the hut at eleven o'clock a.m. When Because came home, his mother asked him where he had been all day. “I was on the Right Side mother,” said Because, “I was assisting a villager in need of, uuummm… //assistance//.” SLIM QUEEN was suspicious, but she waved the idea away. That night, Because ordered the castle seamstress to sew him clothes that would blend in on the left side. The seamstress fulfilled the order and got two dollars in return. Early in the morning, Because walked out of the castle and jumped on to a cart that was going over the bridge. Once the cart was across, Because jumped off, and tore part of his tunic. He then proceeded to walk to the abandoned hut, where Why was already waiting. “Wow,” she exclaimed, “You look like a person that came off the right side of the bridge.” “Thank You.” Said Because. Why said, “I was up all night thinking about the perfect question to ask you.” Because asked, “What is it?” Why got very serious. “Why are the people in Snowy River separated?” That was the question that Because could not answer. “I have NO IDEA!!!” Because said. “We need to ask my father.” They then proceeded to the bridge, where they jumped on another cart. When they were across the river, they ducked behind a bush and waited for the doors to open. When they did, they raced to the Royal Family’s chambers, and Why waited outside Because’s Door while he changed clothes. As soon as Because came out, they raced to the throne room where FAT KING was wedged into his throne while talking to his royal adviser. “Father! We have a very important question to ask you!” called Because as he was running down the aisle to the thrones. “We?” asked FAT KING? Because turned around and scanned the throne room, and spotted Why hiding behind a giant fern tree, and shaking her head no at him. “We? Did I say we? I meant I.” Why could tell that Because was trying to cover up the fact that she was there. “Well son, What is your question?” Asked FAT KING. Because said, “Why is Snowy River separated?” At this, FAT KING was enraged. "Son, a person of your stature does not ask stupid questions like that!" "But dad, WHY?" Because didn't realize that Why would think that he was calling her. But she did. She crept silently up behind Because while he and FAT KING were still arguing. FAT KING warned, "Your resolution must never falter. No argument must lead you astray. Never listen when they tell you that the left and the right sides have a common interest....we must not come to resemble them...No royal must ever live in a hut or sleep on a mat, or wear dirty clothes, or drink from the river, or inhale smoke from fires, or touch dirt, or engage in trade." And then, FAT KING saw Why."SON! What is a RIGHT SIDER doing in the palace??!!!" Because whirled around and saw Why, who was as white as his underpants, standing behind him. "GAURDS!!" The word tasted like royal garbage to FAT KING. He looked down again and saw HIS SON with his arm around a LEFT SIDER!!! When the gaurds came in, FAT KING said with bitter regret, "Imprison this girl and this boy immediatley!" If you had been standing two-hundred feet away from Because, you would have seen the color drain from his face. As the gaurds led him and Why away, he looked at his father for the last time. That look was full of hatred. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">When they were in their cell, Because started to cry. Why would have sat next to him, but they were chained to the wall. "Don't worry," said Why. I know how to pick locks." She then started to free herself with amazing speed. When she was down, she undid Because's chains. As soon as they were up and ready to go, Why loosened the lock. They ran out of the palace and found the ruins of the bridge. They were too shocked to speak. Because said, "Lets jump in, float away, and get out of this idiot kingdom." "OK," said Why, "But call me Juanita. That's my real name." "Fine," said Because, "Call me Melvin." So they jumped in and floated away. Nobody know where they are now. Maybe they are on a beach drinking coconut smoothies and laughing at their old lives, but I don't know. You just imagine them wherever you want them to be. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> THE END

MIDDLE _ BEGINNING _ END Work Sheet Introduce the setting, time, characters, and problem. Why's life and Because's life. Why and because meet, start asking questions about the class stratification in Snowy River. || * Introduce your characters: Juanita(aka Why) Melvin(aka Because) The King The People To figure out why the people of Snowy River are separated Why and Because ask the(VERY FAT) king why Snowy River has class stratification. The king throws them in jail. They escape and ask more people and get thrown in jail and escape a lot. || * How will all your story and characters develop?
 * Describe the start of your story.
 * What do they want?
 * Where are they going?
 * In between the banks of Snowy River ||
 * What happens in the middle of your story?

sent to jail. break out of jail. ask questions. go back to jail. The end of Snowy River class stratification is worse, not better. Moral of the story: be happy with what you have!! || * Is your ending what your readers are expecting? No, there will be a big shock at the end.
 * Plot Twists and Turns?
 * How will you lead up to the climax? ||
 * Outline the climax...How does the story end?
 * Have you used foreshadowing throughout your story ||