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From: rajeev@sftri.UUCP (S.Rajeev)
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Subject: Re: A Boy and His Dog (spoiler)
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Date: Sun, 9-Jun-85 18:48:58 EDT
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> While the dog is intentionally the smartest and most worthwhile character in
> the movie, the ending line is barbaric and abominable.  I believe the author
> of the short story shares this opinion--it ain't in the story.
> 
I dont think cannibalism is a great idea, but if that was the only way 
to save that faithful canine, I cant blame the boy for what he did;
furthermore, I dont take it literally: I think it was just a clever 
metaphor for the choice the boy had to make between companions.

I must also quibble a bit here: "it ain't in the story" doesnt necessarily
mean the author didnt intend it -- he/she might just not have thought of it.

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