Friday, March 19, 2010

Story Song

Song title: Cats in the Cradle
Song artist: Harry Chapin
Link to song lyrics

Plot: A little boy wants his dad to spend time with him, but he is always too busy and says he will be with him later. The little boy says he wants to be just like his dad when he grows up. When the boy is grown, the man calls his son and wants to see him but the son is too busy.

Characters:
Boy
Dad

Conflict: A little boy wants to be just like his father, who never spends time with him. When he grows up, he gets what he wants and turns out just like his father, which his father now regrets.

Themes:
Make time for your kids so they will make time for you
Never procrastinate spending time with the people you love
Family is more important than any worldly posessions

Setting:
the man's home
the son's home

3 comments:

  1. i love this song, mostly just because it so true. were all going to end up just like our parents, beautiful theme!

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  2. ive never heard this song, but i really liked the whole idea and twist of it. good choice.

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  3. Nice song! Its true we are all going to end up like are parents . . .that's a scary thought! I like what you put for theme, You really never know when it will be your last moments with your family.

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