The Emperor's New Clothes Anderson Analysis

Once upon a time, as young children, our parents read us fairy tales. We allowed our imaginations to unravel the plots as we immersed ourselves in the magical mysteries of wizards, princesses, genies, and potions. Danish author and poet, Hans Christian Andersen, was best known for his touching and imaginative fairy tales. One fable, which can be paralleled with complex issues in our society, is “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” One such issue is the matter of abortion rights. Peppered with various characters, similar to what we encounter in modern day life, the story weaves us through a cunning deception. So too does the “pro-choice” agenda in Canada deceive us. Human life is a miracle. Strangely, we take it for granted; we forget that the heart of
Similarly, in the fable, the officers were unable to state the obvious, that the Emperor was wearing no clothes. “Yes, it is enchanting”, exclaimed one of the character’s in Andersen’s tale. It is important to recognize that, no matter the external factors, we still have free will. The Bible reinforces this fact in Romans 12:2: “Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind.” The author once articulated: “Every man’s life is a fairy tale, written by God’s fingers.” This quotation provides context about Andersen’s writing. Early children’s stories were often used to disguise political viewpoints. Andersen’s belief in God guided his writing. His views of political blindness are expressed in this masterful literary work. Like the two rogues who approached the Emperor, the “pro-choice” movement of today attempts to sway our view and play with our