Question

The point of view of a story makes all the difference in a story’s structure. What if Dillard’s story were told through the eyes of the weasel? Imagine an average day in your life, as observed through the eyes of another animal. Pick an animal, or insect, that could reasonably observe you, like a dog, cat, bird, fly. Write what the animal/insect might observe. Use at least three of the senses (smell, taste, touch, sight, sound).

Answer 1

Imagine a day in your life, seen through the eyes of a dog:

From the moment I open my eyes in the morning, I smell the scent of bacon sizzling in the kitchen. My tail begins to wag excitedly. I can hear my owner shuffling around the house, getting ready for the day. I jump off the bed and follow the smell of bacon to the kitchen where I see my owner cooking breakfast. I sit and watch, my tail still wagging as I can hear the sound of eggs being cracked into the pan.

After breakfast, my owner grabs my leash and we head out for a walk. I can smell the fresh air and the distant scent of other dogs. We walk to the park where I see children playing and birds flying overhead. I can taste the grass as I take a quick nibble, then chase after a squirrel I see scampering up a tree.

Later in the day, I feel the soft couch cushion as I lay down for a nap. I can hear my owner typing away on the computer, but soon drift off to sleep. When I wake up, I can touch my owner's hand as they scratch my belly.

The day goes on like this, filled with sights, sounds, smells and touches that only a dog can experience. Each moment is new and exciting, and I am grateful to be by my owner's side, observing their life through my eyes.