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Harry and Tim have been best friends since before they were even born. Their mother's met at Lamaze class 18 years and 7 months ago, and have been inseparable ever since. So when it was time to pick out the college of their dreams, there was no question as to who would be each other's roommate. Harry was always on the fast track in life. He was the first to get a girlfriend, the first to get his acceptance letter, and he was even on the track team. Tim, however, was kind of a perfectionist so he was slow at everything he did. His friends and family even nicknamed him, "El Tortuga", which is Spanish for The Turtle. Every one thought it was a very fitting nickname for he moved at the pace of molasses.Though the two lived in the same dorm room, their first semester at college, were very different from each other. Harry spent most of his time playing video games, hanging out with girls, and going to parties. The only time he would study for his exams was the day prior. "You may be smart, but you still have to read," el tortuga would tell his very best friend. Harry would always reply that he had everything under control. Tim was the complete opposite. Like the true perfectionist he was, he went to every single class, read every assignment, and only went out to go tailgating.
At the end of the semester, Harry started to realize he was making Ds in all of his classes. During dead week, he stayed at the library and studied his butt off. He did realize that Tim was very calm, cool, and collected about his classes.
"Why aren't you freaking out about finals, dude?" Harry frantically asked Tim.
"I've been making As all semester, I only need like a fifty to pass with an A in all my classes," Tim explained to him. In the end, Tim graduated early, while Harry graduated a year late, despite starting at the same time.
Author's Note: This is a modern retelling of The Tortoise and the Hare. I wanted to imply the message that hard work does pay. Harry had every opportunity to graduate at the same time as his friend but decided he wanted to play around. Similar to the Hare thinking he had enough time to beat the Tortoise even with a nap. Read Story here.
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love the Step Brothers movie and this is one of my favorite quotes from it! I have to admit, I am a little like both Tim and Harry when it comes to school. Sometimes its easy coasting to finals and sometimes, I have to work my butt off to finish in time. The first line of your second paragraph didn't read very smoothly. The subject and verb doesn't quite match up and the interjection isn't really an interjection. Other than that, the writing is in good shape and I really enjoyed the interpretation of a classic.
I really love your modern twist on the familiar tale! What a great way to update the setting but keep the original moral of slow and steady wins the race. I also really like the names you picked. Harry and Tim 'El Tortuga'. Clever ways to work in the allusions! I am unfortunately more like Harry than Tim, but even Harry graduated, even if he was late! Happy endings all around :D
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! I think that you did a great job with the retelling of the Tortoise and the Hare! I imagined Harry and Tim as the two guys in Stepbrothers because of the GIF that you had included. Anyways, great job with this retelling!
ReplyDeleteHey Mary,
ReplyDeleteI really think it was a cool new way to tell the story of the tortoise and the hare. at first I honestly had no idea what the story was but as soon as I read your authors note I realized it. It was so cool to put a modern spin on it especially one that takes place in college because I think everyone can relate to that. Good job!