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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

The soldiers are confused and scared.

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

Death tells jokes and sings funny songs.

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

The soldiers start to smile and laugh too.

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

Death becomes friends with the soldiers.

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

They forget about their differences and fears.

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

The laughter echoes through the jail walls.

Laughter echoing through the jail walls

Everyone in the jail starts to join in.

Everyone in the jail laughing and joining in

The jail becomes a place of joy and connection.

Jail transformed into a place of joy and connection

Death teaches the power of laughter and friendship.

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

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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