Dedicated to My Grandfather: Richard (Dick) Everitt, Senior
Theme:
• Sibling rivalry
• A difficult choice
• Precious love
Logline:
A new adopted sibling comes along, and the conflict rises and jealousy.
Story Beats & Treatment:
While going through old photographs of Dodger and his grandfather, one day Dodger's parents returned home and brought someone new with them. He was excited and curious to have a new playmate, named Pepper. Conflict arises as the siblings fought as Dodger avoids her and keeps Fluffy, toy sheep, close to him.
Pepper felt jealous and not loved by Robin as he left Fluffy unattended. She took the toy and was chased by Robin, around the main floor towards the stairs. The siblings pulled on the Fluffy and Dodger loses his grip and falls down the stairs and gets hurt.
Returning home Dodger avoids Pepper. She saw Dodger and felt guilty decides to give Fluffy back to him. Dodger realizes that precious things like material objects, Fluffy, mean nothing compare to sibling love.
