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I don’t have much to say on this one. Not Just About Herbs is a sweet short story to me, but doesn’t bring up much thought.
The only thing I can say is that I wish we could all be Leafpool: we find our passion, and get to pursue it as a career. Unfortunately, life is rarely so kind.
Not much else so, here is the summary essay for Not Just About Herbs.
The main theme in Not Just About Herbs is purpose. In life we find something that is important to us. We cannot imagine us not doing it, or working towards it. For each individual, this thing is their purpose.Leafpool knew she wanted to be a medicine cat when she was a kit. Her sister understands how important this is to her. Her experiences in this role are described with mingled amazement and seriousness, conveying the importance she gives this task to the reader. Someones purpose can be a hobby, job, or an interest, but it it is always important to the individual.
The main character in the short story is the protagonist, Leafpool. The story is to in the first person, with her explaining why she loves being a medicine cat to the reader, and why it is her purpose in life.She emotions several other characters, but none of these are main characters. Cinderpelt is a supporting character for Leafpool, as she is the medicine cat who trains her. This means many of her experiences include this character. There are no other characters that appear and play a main role in Not Just About Herbs.
The main situations in the short story follow. Watching Cinderpelt care for her Clanmates helps Leafpool decide she wants to be a medicine cat. Leafpool starts helping Cinderpelt. Leafpool becomes an apprentice at the moonstone. Her connection to StarClan means she is their messenger for her Clan.She also heals the sick. RiverClan’s medicine cat doesn’t believe in StarClan. They are in danger until RiverClan gets a new medicine cat apprentice so StarClan can speak to them through her.Medicine cats get a lot of respect, but they have a responsibility to not make a mistake or a cat could die.
Thank you for reading. Please, share this with others you think may be interested.
Stay safe, and keep reading.
Alice B Hutley
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