The short-story version of The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County was very different from the live performance version of it. For example, the characters are different between the two. Furthermore, certain pieces of information in these examples are missing. While the written story is entertaining, I was happier with the performance. If I could, I would go back to ISU and watch the plays again.
Speaking of character differences, it is said in the story that Jim Smiley had his own fighting pup, but he is only said to have betted on any dogs in the performance. Moreover, the story states that Jim has his own racing horse and that she would win races all the time, while the performance said he only betted on the racing horses and never
Speaking of character differences, it is said in the story that Jim Smiley had his own fighting pup, but he is only said to have betted on any dogs in the performance. Moreover, the story states that Jim has his own racing horse and that she would win races all the time, while the performance said he only betted on the racing horses and never