Lob's Girl

 2. Answer the following:

a. A simile is a literary device that compares two things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

The simile ‘like a sand-colored bullet’ is used to describe Lob. In your own words, what does this simile mean?

This simile means that sand-colored Lob ran as fast as a bullet to fetch the stick to Sandy.

b. For both Sandy and Lob it was love at first sight. Give reasons to support your answer.

Lob found Sandy on the beach. He started licking Sandy affectionately and with enthusiasm. Sandy wasn’t afraid of the unknown dog licking her. She thought that he is beautiful and started playing with him. She threw a driftwood stick and he fetched it. Thus, it was love at first sight for both Sandy and Lob.

c. How does Lob show his devotion to Sandy as he continuous to return to her throughout the story?

Lob showed his devotion to Sandy by walking about 400 miles two times. Even after death, Lob appeared at the hospital to see Sandy. Such was Lob’s devotion to Sandy.

d. Describe Sandy’s condition before and after Lob’s visit. What does reveal about the strength of their bond?

Before Lob’s visit Sandy’s condition was very critical. At the sound of Lob’s whine, Sandy stirred and opened her eyes. She moved her broken left arm to pat Lob. It reveals that the strength of their bond helped in the recovery of Sandy.

e. Sandy and Lob developed an inseparable bond. This communicates the message that true loyalty and strong relationships can withstand any circumstances -  natural or supernatural. Explain.

The bond between Sandy and Lob was inseparable. When Lob was taken away by his owner, Lob took a risky four hundred mile walk two times. This separation was natural. Lob was killed as he was hit by a speeding truck. After his death, Lob visited Sandy who was in critical condition at the hospital. This is quite supernatural.

f. Justify the title of the story.

The title of the story is “Lob’s Girl”. It is very appropriate as Lob had chosen Sandy as his owner. He risked a four hundred mile walk two times to be with her. He ever appeared to help in the recovery of Sandy supernaturally after his death. It is Lob who was devoted to his owner, Sandy.