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The Laughing Death

Death is in a jail with two Castilian soldiers.

Pale, ethereal being with dark robes and scythe. laughing at Brave soldiers in Castilian armor, holding swords. in jail
1

The soldiers are confused and scared.

Confused and scared Brave soldiers in Castilian armor, holding swords. in jail
2

Death tells jokes and sings funny songs.

Pale, ethereal being with dark robes and scythe. telling jokes and singing funny songs
3

The soldiers start to smile and laugh too.

Smiling and laughing soldiers with Pale, ethereal being with dark robes and scythe. in jail
4

Death becomes friends with the soldiers.

Pale, ethereal being with dark robes and scythe. and soldiers become friends in jail
5

They forget about their differences and fears.

Soldiers and Pale, ethereal being with dark robes and scythe. forget differences and fears
6

The laughter echoes through the jail walls.

Laughter echoing through the jail walls
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Everyone in the jail starts to join in.

Everyone in the jail laughing and joining in
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The jail becomes a place of joy and connection.

Jail transformed into a place of joy and connection
9

Death teaches the power of laughter and friendship.

Pale, ethereal being with dark robes and scythe. teaching the power of laughter and friendship
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Reflection Questions

  • How did Death change the atmosphere in the jail?
  • Why did the soldiers become friends with Death?
  • What did Death teach the soldiers?

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