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The Legend Of Horse Essay
During my years in elementary school, my mother would tell me the story of the Chinese zodiac
around the time of the Lunar New Year without fail. The story goes like this. The Jade Emperor
ordered that animals would become the twelve calendar signs. These slots would be given to the
twelve animals that arrived first the next day. Mouse finished the race first by hitching a ride on Ox
and then jumping in front of him at the last moment. Tiger and Rabbit finished third and fourth,
respectively, shortly after Ox. Dragon, who was delayed because of his compassionate nature,
finished fifth. Horse was on track to finishing sixth, but fell backwards out of fright when Snake
appeared from his hiding spot on Horse's hoof. As such, Snake finished sixth and horse seventh.
Goat, Monkey, and Rooster finished eighth, ninth, and tenth. Dog and Pig finished eleventh and
twelfth. I've now learned that like the horse in the story, I am constantly being cheated of a more
favorable position because of the...show more content...
It felt as if all the adults who I tried to impress had suddenly formed an alliance with the sole
purpose to strike me down. Every so often there would be a "Stop talking, you must not blurt!" from
my mother when I had barely spoken, or a "Give another person a chance, don't be so selfish!"
from my father after I had waited in line. I began to notice other changes as well. The
opportunities that I once saw to establish myself were still there, but they seemed to be closed off
and restricted. Where I once saw glory in surpassing others, I only saw shame. It became even
worse over time. When I looked at myself or others, I didn't even see people anymore. I saw a
collection of masks that were used to hide people's true natures in order for them to gain
mainstream approval. Even as my grades slip as a result, I still have not been able to shake these
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The Legend Of Horse Essay

  • 1. The Legend Of Horse Essay During my years in elementary school, my mother would tell me the story of the Chinese zodiac around the time of the Lunar New Year without fail. The story goes like this. The Jade Emperor ordered that animals would become the twelve calendar signs. These slots would be given to the twelve animals that arrived first the next day. Mouse finished the race first by hitching a ride on Ox and then jumping in front of him at the last moment. Tiger and Rabbit finished third and fourth, respectively, shortly after Ox. Dragon, who was delayed because of his compassionate nature, finished fifth. Horse was on track to finishing sixth, but fell backwards out of fright when Snake appeared from his hiding spot on Horse's hoof. As such, Snake finished sixth and horse seventh. Goat, Monkey, and Rooster finished eighth, ninth, and tenth. Dog and Pig finished eleventh and twelfth. I've now learned that like the horse in the story, I am constantly being cheated of a more favorable position because of the...show more content... It felt as if all the adults who I tried to impress had suddenly formed an alliance with the sole purpose to strike me down. Every so often there would be a "Stop talking, you must not blurt!" from my mother when I had barely spoken, or a "Give another person a chance, don't be so selfish!" from my father after I had waited in line. I began to notice other changes as well. The opportunities that I once saw to establish myself were still there, but they seemed to be closed off and restricted. Where I once saw glory in surpassing others, I only saw shame. It became even worse over time. When I looked at myself or others, I didn't even see people anymore. I saw a collection of masks that were used to hide people's true natures in order for them to gain mainstream approval. Even as my grades slip as a result, I still have not been able to shake these Get more content on HelpWriting.net