Relationships in A Horses Tale by Mark Taiwan - Book Report/Review Example

A Horse’s Tale by Mark Twain Introduction “A Horse’s Tale” is written by Mark Taiwan. The story is the feelings of a horse, who observes the life with love and care. Buffalo Bill is a very handsome, brave and gorgeous soldier, so that the horse likes him to ride on for thousands of miles. Same it is Buffalo Bill also love his beautiful horse as well, though the horse is not as large as the soldier is tall. The great quality of Soldier-Boy is to spend time actively with his master during his military visits. . He appreciates the training of his master to drag the injured during wars. The horse also understands the Indian Signs as a sharp six sense for future predictions. The ongoing story tells about different stories of love and care of human and animals’ relationships. Cathy becomes the love of Soldier Boy as a rider, and the Soldier Boy never forgets his masters in their absence. Same it is Cathy also loves everyone, especially the horse. Chapter 1 Personal Thoughts of the Soldier-Boy The first chapter is about the personal thoughts of the horse (the Soldier Boy) about his master (Buffalo Bill). The horse describes his master’s personality very beautifully by a keen analysis of look, weight, height, his interests, etc. the Soldier-Boy also compares himself to Buffalo Bills in terms of nature and look. The horse tells that the weight of Buffalo Bill is about 200 hundred pounds but to going for battles he carries enough weight of armed equipments The Soldier-Boy is very honest to accept the teachings of Buffalo Bill to become a warrior horse.There are also a detailed description of his parents and their working life, which is not important to summaries there. In this chapter, the Soldier-Boy shares his experience of forty days scouting from the Big Horn; he stays at Fort Paxton the place where Seventh Cavalry is garrisoned. A new phase starts in the chapter, when the niece of General Alison has to come to the fort, and everyone waiting for her very happily and specially the General. The reason of General’s love for his niece’s orphaned and his love was like his own child for the cute girl. In short, the animals love those masters who have great qualities to live a great life and also observe every aspect of life. Chapter 2 A letter to General Alison from Mercedes Mercedes is the sister-in-law of General’s deceased brother, who is Spanish and do not know English language too. She writes a letter to General by describing the reasons of sending Catherine to him. It was the wish of Catherine parents that their daughter would spend her life with his uncle Alison by taking care of his health after retirement. She appreciates the beauty and intellectual qualities of Catherine with love and care. The major qualities include high minded, good hearted, sense of justice, and specially love for animals. In the chapter, the readers can know about the loving personality of Catherine very well. Chapter 3 General Alison’s letter to his mother In chapter 3, the General writes letter to mother, who lives in San Bernardino by informing his wellness and Cathy’s arrival there in happy manner. He tells his mother that Cathy has win everyone’s heart with her loving nature, and now men, women, children, captains, birds, animals, etc. love to see her every time. Cathy is known is “firebug” in the company of Indian people. There is also the description of Cathy’s meeting to the Soldier-Boy and the Buffalo Bill in a friendly manner. The main point of this chapter is love for human and animals. Everyone likes Cathy, because she loves the God’s creatures and gets back the same response. Chapter 4 Cathy’s letter to her aunt Mercedes After living at General’s home, Cathy shares her feelings with her aunt by writing a letter to her. She mentions every attractive point of the region by appreciating the grand plains, beautiful rabbits and dogs, high mountains, beautiful clouds, playing children, chattels in the grounds, and specially the beautiful look of Soldier Boy to ride on with the help of Buffalo Bill. She writes about her visits to the camps of Chief Thunder Bird and Chief White Cloud for learning to shooting the bow and riding. The lesson of the chapter is the true feelings of Cathy that she finds love and beauty from everything and also likes to ride on the horse, Soldier Boy. Chapter 5 General Alison’s letter to Mercedes General Alison is very happy with Cathy as a lovely daughter. He writes a letter to Mercedes to share Cathy’s popularity amongst them. The behavior of great officers Seventh Cavalry and the Ninth Dargoons with Cathy are just like as she is their office. Not only elders, but the children are also very happy with her. By learning the skills of riding by Buffalo Bills, now Cathy is an expert rider. He also mentions the love of his mother towards Cathy by sending a maid Mammy Dorcas to take care her every time. It concludes that human love towards other creatures and develops the peaceful environment and every one care free by taking care of every one. Chapter 6 Soldier Boy and Mexican Plug Chapter six is about the meeting of Soldier Boy to another horse, the Mexican Plug (also known as Mongrel). This horse is the property of Hank Butters, who is famous for horse stealing and also the business partner of Blke-Haskins. Both horses meet to share their qualities and life experiences. The soldier-boy appreciates the skills Cathy’s horse riding and also proud of Cathy’s riding on him. Soldier Boy also tells about the Cathy’s successful training a rocked mountain (an army’s unit) very excitedly. There is also discussion about Cavalry’s dog, the Shekels. Shortly, the animals also like to share their experiences with each other and also observer around the atmosphere like human. Chapter 7 Soldier Boy and Shekels There is friendly discussion between Soldier Boy and the Shekels about Mongrel’s planning by his master to harm Buffalo Bill. Here the aspect of faithfulness of animals is shown that how much they are caring for their masters and fellows. Chapter 8 The Scout-Start. BB And Lieutenant-General Alison Buffalo Bills is inspired by Cathy and also very friendly with her. He appreciates her skills at army unit, the Rangers. In response of, Cathy invites him to join the unit as guard of honor that he will be going to the Fort Clayton. Here the human psychology of appreciation is presented that when someone appreciates other, also gets appreciation in response to live happily. Chapter 9 Soldier Boy and Shekels Again In the chapter, again Soldier Boy and Shekels meet each other to discuss about their Cathy and Buffalo Bill, that how they rode rapidly during a war attack and the horse got injured. Cathy did bandage of horse in his saddle and cared him a lot. Buffalo Bill also did fight with his enemies by killing Blake and Butters and also got the Mongrel horse. Soldier Boy also killed many wolves, then they showed love to everyone by kissing and happily. The incident describes that animals and human understand each other to make happy. Chapter 10 General Alison and Dorcas When Cathy gets recovery after attending too many army units’ plans, then Dorcas discusses it with Alison that too much work is not better for Cathy’s health. Docras also mentions the animals talk to Alison as a proof. She also says Alison about the Cathy’s behavior for court martial of a General’s child, and then Alison says to solve the issue soon. It means that the elders should be caring for younger for proper assistance. Chapter 11 Several Months Later. Antonio and Thorndike After several months, the rider of Mongrel talks to Antonio, who is an Andalusia. Antonio loves bullfighting as a great sport to play in Spain. Though bulls are dangerous, but a few people love to be play with them bravely. Chapter 12 Mongrel and the other Horse In the chapter, Mongrel and another horse Sage Brush are sad by seeing the man’s selfishness and cruelty towards silent animals. They also discuss it surprisingly that how bullfighting can be a religious service. This shows that animals can be soft hearted and the humans can be cruel in some case. Chapter 13 General Alison to his mother General Alison writes a letter to his mother by describing that he has gone to Spain with Cathy, Dorcas and the Soldier Boy. He also tells his mother about Cathy’s decision to live with her aunt Mercedes. He also writes that the army units leaving of Cathy was a grand celebration, the stolen of soldier boy and the expected leaving of Dorcas to her home. The chapter is calmly going to end by different changes in everyone’s lives. Chapter 14 Soldier Boy-to himself The stolen Soldier Boy travel different places with his new master, and was not as happy as with the previous master. He was tired, and missed Cathy every time. He was near to die but still willing to see Cathy. It shows the love make the animals to live fresh and healthy. Chapter 15 General Alison to Mrs. Dake, the Colonel’s wife General Alison writes to Mrs. Dake about Cathy’s will for horse. He also tells the story of the bull and horse fight. When the horse fell down on Cathy’s feet then the bull attacked on Cathy unconsciously. Before dying Cathy, she remembers the “Taps” and asked for it. If the animals miss their masters before death, then the masters also miss their animals before death. Reference Twain, Mark, Lucius W. Hitchcock, and Bill Buffalo. A Horses Tale. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1907. Print. Read More