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Rooglewood Countdown: 34 days: Consequences


     There were so many consequences in the Snow White story.  Snow White faced consequences for taking the poisons, although it all worked out well in the end for her.  In the original story, the queen faced some pretty horrifying consequences for her actions in the end.

      What do you think about judgments and consequences? 

     Did Snow White deserve her consequences?  Do you agree that, at least in stories, things should still work out in the end for good guys?

     What about the queen?  Would you have been able to pass judgment on her?  Do you think harsh punishments are sometimes right?  If you were writing the story, does it make it easier to have someone other than your Snow White character pass the judgment?  Why or why not?

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  1. Skye HoffertFebruary 27, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    That's the one thing I did focus on. I think everyone had to deal with a fair share of fall out from their choices. The Queen probably got the worst of it, but I would say hers was deserved.

    I do like it works out for the good guys, I'm a sucker for a happy ending.

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    1. Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)March 1, 2018 at 4:20 AM

      Consequences make the story more real and the ending more satisfying. And happy endings are definitely my favorite.

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