LITERATURE FORM 1
GRAPHIC NOVEL: BLACK
BEAUTYBY: ANNA SEWELL
PREPARED BY: MARIYAH MAHMOOD
…SYNOPSIS…
The story of Black Beauty was
narrated in the first person as an
autobiographical memoir told by a
handsome black horse named Black
Beauty. It began with his carefree
days as a colt on an English farm
and a carriage horse for wealthy
people.
…CONTINUE…
Beauty’s mother was called
Duchess. He always listens to his
mother’s advice on how to behave
as a well-bred horse. At the age of
four, Black Beauty was ‘broken in’
to the use of saddle, bridle and
carriage harness. He described
how dab the bit felt as well as
getting his first shoes.
…CONTINUE…
Then, he was sent to a neighbour’s
pasture near a railroad to get used
to the sounds he might hear when
out on the road. This was to
prepare him to start work. He was
sold to Squire Gordon at Birtwick
hall which became his pleasant
home for more that three years.
…CONTINUE…
There, he met the horses, Merrylegs
and Ginger as well as the stable
boys, James and John. He learnt
that Ginger got her ill-tempered
nature from a hard life with the
previous owners. Merrylegs, a
pony, was trusted playmate of the
Gordon’s and Blomfield’s children.
…CONTINUE…
One day, Black Beauty rode very
fast to get a doctor to treat his
mistress, Mrs.Gordon. Life changed
when the Gordons moved. Beauty
and Ginger were sold to Earshall
Park. The mistress at the Earshall
insisted on using the chekreins,
which was very painful for the
horses. The new coachman,
Mr.York, couldn’t object.
…CONTINUE…
The stable boy at the Ealshall Park,
Reuben Smith, took Beauty on a
dangerous ride. It resulted in
Smith’s death and injured Beauty’s
knees. He was sold to a livery
stable and worked as a job horse.
Beauty was subjected to being
hired by people with poor driving
skills and little knowledge about
horses’ care.
…CONTINUE…
One day, Beauty was sold at a
horse fair to Jerry, a London cab
driver. The hard life was made
bearable by Jerry’s skilful and kind
treatment. Jerry had a loving family
with his wife and children. They
treated Beauty as part of the family
…CONTINUE…
By chance, Beauty saw Ginger one
day. She was mistreated by her
owner and yearned for death.
Shortly after, Beauty happened to
see Ginger’s body being carted
away.
…CONTINUE…
Three years later, Beauty was no
longer enough to work for Jerry. He
was taken to an auction and was
bought by Farmer Thoroughgood.
He rehabilitated Beauty in his
country meadow.
…CONTINUE…
When he was better, they sold him
to two ladies, Ellen and Lavina. Joe
Green was working for them. He
had earlier looked after Beauty. He
recognised Beauty. Under his
gentle treatment, Beauty settled
into a long, happy life in his last
home.
- THE END -
-THE END-
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