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RE: Not Poor Anymore? - A tale from another time
This is one quirky story.
It doesn't work the way most stories do, in that a story usually depicts the consequences of actions.
But we wait in vain to discover the consequences of the young man's dishonoring of his pledge to do right by others. And we wait in vain for the consequences of the young man not honoring the old man's request that he build his castle.
Instead, both expectations are dashed.
If this was ever made into a movie, art critics would give it 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes (because it provokes endless discussion), and Commercial audiences would say it was a total turkey, because it doesn't fulfill their expectations or fit any genre.
Of course, discount everything I just said if this story is . . . to be continued! :)
Oh, but its working... it made you think. In truth, all the dynamics are there and it's easy for us to relate to the lad.
It also makes me think about what it means to be poor? Is it just money? or is money just a component... and if we have a lot, but can't share.. is it valuable?
Questions galore... that's the purpose here.
It works, but it's just so tragic he plans to leave the gold there doing nothing good for anybody, including himself.
I'm a bit angry with him. :)