Afraid of the Dark

Introduction

• Theme of the story: The story of an owl family.
• Main Characters:
  • Mrs. Barn Owl (Mother)
  • Mr. Barn Owl (Father)
  • Plop (Son)
  • A Little Boy

Summary of the Story

Plop's Fear

• Plop is a baby owl who is afraid of the dark.
• Owls are used to roaming at night, they are nocturnal birds, but Plop does not like this.

Family's Opinion

• Mother Owl: Explains to Plop that his fear of the dark is due to his lack of knowledge.
• Father Owl: Strictly tells Plop that he should consider himself a nocturnal bird.

Plop's Experience

• Plop is sent down to meet a little boy.
• The little boy finds the dark exciting because he is waiting for fireworks.

Plop's Encounter

• Plop meets the little boy and becomes curious about fireworks.
• The little boy describes the different types of fireworks.
• Plop begins to like fireworks but still fears the dark.

Fireworks with the Family

• Plop goes to watch fireworks with his parents.
• He enjoys the fireworks but his outlook on the dark remains unclear.

Conclusion

• The story ends on the note that Plop likes fireworks but his fear of the dark still persists.

Notes

• Importance of Practice: Mention of improving Plop's landing.
• Message of the Story: Knowledge and experience are essential to overcome fear.

The entire story conveys that knowledge and experience are necessary to overcome any fear.