February 8, 2012 - Three Little Pigs 2: House Made of Conflict

Today's class focused mainly on the class-creation of a Three Little Pigs Sequel. At first, we took it from a "Where Are They Now" perspective, and it was really just about brainstorming.

Straw Pig and Stick Pig
Thankful for their brother's use of the house, but annoyed by his "I-told-ya-so" attitude. They might be scheming something to knock their brother back in the pig-pen. However, as evidenced before, they are not the smartest pigs in the world, and they may just fail miserably. Perhaps they should team up with a wolf?

"See, what we should do is . . ."

Brick Pig

Since taking his brothers in, he's lost his individuality, privacy, and freedom. He grew accustomed to his lifestyle and he feels he is being punished even though his brothers are the ones at fault. He's considering letting them learn a lesson, not to hurt them, just to knock some sense into them.

The rich only have poor vision in one eye.

Wolf

Wounded and lacking confidence, he may feel the need to lash out at the pigs. They wrecked his unstoppable record. It may also be that he has an insatiable pig addiction that he's trying to work through. He is being taken in two directions. Should he fight his urges and seek redemption or fall back to his animal instincts and seek revenge?

Racked with indecision, the wolf hits himself with a hammer.

Potential New Characters

Pig Parents - Unable to take care of themselves, they move in with the pig brothers to the further annoyance of Brick Pig. They could serve as comic relief, but have some touching moments.

Wolf Crony - A monkey that plays up his sycophantic behavior only to seize power when its most opportune. He will stab his wolf boss in the back the first chance he gets, but for now, he's plays it dumb.

Romantic Interest Pig - The three brothers are each infatuated and love her, but she's got her eyes set on the bad boy wolf. She's got a florence nightingale syndrome and would love to heal the broken heart of the wolf with her tenderness

This story will continue on Friday, where we get into the real meat and potatoes of the story. The three acts, the central conflict, and the resolution. Next time on Three Little Pigs 2: House of Conflict