A Modern Fairytale

A) Cinderella

1. Cinderella's mother was dead and her father married a widow with two dayghters. Het stepmother did not like her and only left the bad things for her.
2. Cinderella was not allowed to rest and worked all day. A ball was to be held and Cinderella was not allowed to go.
3. A fairy turned her ragged dress into a beautiful one and sent her to the ball in a couch with seven white horses. She then had a wonderful time at the ball.
4. Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after.

Hari and Lila's Story

1. Their mother was sick and their father was a drunkard. They had to take care of themselves and life was hard.
2. Hari could not find a job and they could hardly carry on in life.
3. When Hari went to Bombay, he found a job and learnt watch-mending skills from Mr Panwallah.
4. Hari earned enough money and has made plans for the future including mending watches to earn money. Their mother was also recovered as the Mr De Silva sent her to the hospital to seek proper medication.

B) When Hari was in Bombay, he did not receive help of magical nature. It was partly due to Jagu's help by giving him a job in his shop and Mr Panwallah's help by teaching him watch-mending skills. It was also partly due to Hari's ability to adapt to a new environment and work hard.

C) I agree that The Village by the Sea is an adventure story to a large extent. An adventure story is a story based on the adventure pattern which is a person goes on an adventure to accomplish a mission. Then he faces problems. However, he recieves help from other people and manages to overcome the obstacles. Finally, he accomplishes the mission and returns victorious. In The Village by the Sea, Hari goes to Bombay to find a job. He had difficulties adapting. Jagu and Mr Panwallah helps him to overcome the problems. Hari managed to earn some money and had learnt watch-mending skills.

D) In The Village by the Sea, Hari and Lila are the protagonists. Lila was cool-headed as she was not angry or upset when Hari left. She only felt confused. She was able to prioritize well and had a positive mindset. She felt that life must go on and did not kept on worrying for Hari. Hari was hardworking for Hari. Hari was hardworking and worked hard in Bombay. He was also courageous enough to go to Bombay alone to find work. He was also responsible to take care of the family.