"Little-Girl-Afraid-of-a-Dog" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

June 02, 2022 00:58:01
"Little-Girl-Afraid-of-a-Dog" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Not Your Mother's Storytime
"Little-Girl-Afraid-of-a-Dog" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Jun 02 2022 | 00:58:01

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Show Notes

Let me start by saying, I am a girl afraid of a dog. I was bitten severely in the face as a young child and the surprise and horror has stayed with me. I can’t look a dog in the eyes. So, I can relate to this poor little girl and the anxiety she feels when the thought of encountering this dog overwhelms her. This story is described as a children’s story. I disagree with that. I think adults can find enjoyment in this story and how it all turns out. How things change when perceived with out fear. How love can change everything, from a dog’s viciousness to a little girl’s terror to a man’s heart.

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