English 2F

Seminar 11
Fairy Tales  - Influences and Variations

Directions:

Think about these questions, in light of the material you read in Module 6 about fairy tales, and your own experience with fairy tales:

1. What modern versions of old fairy tales have you read, heard, or seen on film or stage?
2. When you compare the two versions, what elements are different from one version to the next?
3. What do you make of these changes? When you change the elements of the fairy tale, how does it change the message, and potentially the reader/listener/viewer reaction?
4. What do you think about the fact that most children only know the Disney version of so many old fairy tales?

Write a brief (1-2 paragraph) response to one or more of those questions. 

Post your paragraph using the "New Topic" button.  Postings will be due by Monday, 11/10 at midnight.

Respond to at least two of your classmates' paragraphs.  When you respond, do add something to the discussion. Don't just say "I agree" or "disagree".  Give specific reasons why you feel the way you do, examples from your own childhood or observations, and other evidence. Responses are due by midnight Monday, 11/17.