Jeremy And The Magic Lobster Analysis

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The story I chose for this discussion assignment is “Jeremy and the Magic Lobster” by Mathew Licht. It narrates the adventures of a young boy who is passionate about the sea and everything that comes with and from it, until one day his mother buys lobsters and plans to cook them for dinner. Jeremy whose favorite dish is lobster is fascinated by the size and shape of one lobster that he dreams of eating it, but when he comes closer to the lobster, it talks to him and convinces him to spare his life. Taken aback, Jeremy follows the lobster’s directions, convinces his mother that he wishes to make this lobster his pet and that he would settle for a tuna sandwich for dinner if she lets him keep the lobster. She acquiesces, but it turns out that