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the Soldier and Death

11/25/2021

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"Years later the Soldier was a rich gentleman, rewarded by the Czar, but his son fell very ill, so he called on his devil."
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"The Soldier's devil showed him a magic glass in which Death could be seen. By Death's position at the foot or head of the bed, the Soldier could determine if the victim would recover or perish. The devil gave the Soldier the magic glass in exchange for his freedom, and after a successful career as Miracle Worker, the Soldier managed to trick Death itself, and capture it in his sack.

​He then climbed up the highest tree in the thickest forest, and hung the sack with Death up in it."
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"So, no one died?"
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"No. There were wars in most parts, but after a day of carnage, flashing of swords and exploding bombs, it was very strange.....no one had died. Crossed lovers threw themselves off cliffs, only to face a long climb back up...."
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"But people were not meant to live forever, and soon tired old men and women begged the Soldier to set Death free, and put things right. So he climbed back up the tree and released Death.  
​But Death would not take the Soldier, and he lived on and on...doomed to wander the Earth forever...."
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"That is so sad....
​So, is that the Soldier's sack?"
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"No. It's just an old sack...with some stale biscuits...."   and he tossed it across the floor...
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But it started to move....
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*To see my entire story from the beginning - 'the Soldier and Death'

​* To see the original Storyteller episode on which my characters and story are based -
​ 'the Soldier and Death' 
8 Comments
Elizabeth Ayala
11/25/2021 07:16:16 am

Wonderful! Your pictures were so well matched to the story! So, the old storyteller was telling his own story. He is the soldier!

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Martha
11/25/2021 07:25:34 am

Interesting observation, but I don't think so. In the actual story the Soldier gives his sack to a soul going into Heaven and asks it to call him into it, but the soul forgets. So his sack is gone.

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Nancy Pennell
11/25/2021 07:18:50 am

Fabulous!

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Martha
11/25/2021 07:28:05 am

Thanks. It was the first time I attempted anything this moody, and I was really happy with how it turned out.

I'd been thinking about replacing the real soldier with one of my FIDs for some photos, and it just goes to show I should listen to inspiration when it hits.

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Janette
11/25/2021 02:56:11 pm

What a great story ! The background details, poses and facial expressions are perfect. Thank you so much.

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Martha
11/26/2021 02:08:20 pm

Thanks! But I can't really take credit for the actual story itself. Just how I interpreted it with my dolls, and it was interesting how dolls who can't change their expressions can still convey what's needed just by their poses and the camera angles.

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Jitka
11/26/2021 10:52:42 am

Wow, very well done. The story is very interesting, the props, the lighting, the devils and the soldier's costume - everything was perfect. Thank you for sharing this photostory with us.

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Martha
11/26/2021 02:08:50 pm

Thank you!

And you're welcome!

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    Martha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes.
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