Also known as "quick reveries"

I have no idea why I’ve gotten next to a million 100′s on papers this semester. My honest opinion is that: A) my class is being graded on a High School level and B) my teacher has too many papers to grade and doesn’t spend too much time on any single one. Either of these will suffice.
However, I have decided to share one of such works for your enjoyment. I read one of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole books and was asked to respond to the question, “How is this book a good example of anthropomorphism?”
Enjoy. And don’t steal…

7 A. Depicting Anthropomorphism
Lasky, Kathryn. (2003). The Capture. Scholastic Inc.

Kathryn Lasky’s popular novel, The Capture, accurately represents the genre “animal fantasy.” This exciting story carries with it repeated examples of anthropomorphism. A close study reveals an abundant amount of human characteristics assigned to the animals in Lasky’s tale.
The most valuable indication of humanity is reflected in the ability to create words and language. Every animal in The Capture possesses the proficiency for speech. While there are many moments of identifiably natural animal expressions (noises and grunts), speech remains an essential element for interaction, decision making, etc. Along with their diction, the animals also perform the very human act of naming. Every character in the story has a name. At the novel’s onset the reader witnesses the naming of a newborn: “‘What shall we call the little dear?’ … ‘Eglantine,’ Soren’s mother replied immediately” (5).
Throughout the book the animals both tell and compose stories. Soren narrates for Gylfie to strengthen her resolve against moon blinking: “we should tell those Tales of Yore until the moon goes down” (94). Along with reciting stories, Soren also exhibits a strong imagination by composing as well: “Soren…began to compose a new one” (129). The art of story-telling and composition are both anthropomorphic characteristics.
Gylfie expresses another human trait when she uses humor. She displays humor when she voices to Soren the importance of gaining information: “the last area we have to crack—pardon the pun—is the eggorium and that broody place” (101). To recognize a pun requires the brain functioning that only humans possess.
Another strong example of the animals’ anthropomorphic nature displays when Soren displays both comprehension and problem solving. Soren realizes the reason that the owlets are walking under the light of the moon while repeatedly saying their names and quickly creates a plan to counteract the effect: “Just move your beak or say your number, but don’t say your name. That way it will stay your name” (49). Soren’s ability to recognize a problem and offer a solution shows the mental comprehension of a human mind.
The expression of embarrassment and shame also reflects anthropomorphism. The narrator states, “Soren blinked and shivered his shoulders in the way young owls do when they are embarrassed or ashamed” (78). Along with embarrassment, another arguably human emotion shows through at Eglantine’s hatching: “‘It’s coming!’ Soren’s mother gasped. ‘I’m so excited!’” (2). The father further expresses, “‘Ah! Bless my gizzard, the wonder of it all!’” (2). The owl’s ability to feel embarrassment, shame, excitement and wonder all admittedly point towards anthropomorphism.
Along with feeling emotions the animals also experience pride and attempt to impress others. Soren bares his brother Kludd’s propensity for pride and boasting: “Kludd often used big words to impress him” (19). Farther along in the story Hortense exhibits his own inclination towards prideful bragging: “‘I…am now the hero of stories,’ Hortense said with no pretense of humility” (123). The presence of pride gives a strong sense of the characters’ human traits. All of these examples lead the reader to assume that The Capture shares a tale rooted in anthropomorphism. While the animals retain many characteristics strictly animalistic in nature, they also possess innumerable human attributes as well. The animals’ predilection towards human expression paints a strong image of anthropomorphism.