the power of storytelling. This novel is one that needs to be clearly understood to grasp the true meaning of the story. Yolen uses what could be called a radical structure to get the reader involved with the quest to find out the real history of Briar Rose. Jane Yolen has structured the novel in such a way that it combines the innocence of a fairy tale with the harsh reality of the Holocaust. The words‚ “Once upon a time” are an instant indication of the fairy tale theme‚ Yolen is quite smart here
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whilst providing a powerful mechanism linking the past and the present? To protect and retain their essence‚ the stories power is reinforced‚ providing enough ability to survive. Exploring the concept‚ of the power of story‚ Jane Yolen’s novel‚ “Briar Rose” portrays an allegorical story of the Holocaust‚ hidden within a metaphorical fairytale. Yolen exposes‚ the historical nightmare‚ explaining the world and the forces of evil that are dominant within it‚ entrapped within a classical tale of Sleeping
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Briar rose by Jane Yolen explores three distinct narrative voices to allow the reader to explore the events of the holocaust from three different perspectives. Hence‚ The composer of the novel Briar Rose uses distinctive qualities illustrate the message that through telling stories‚ and listening to stories‚ the individual come to a better understanding of themselves‚ of others and the world. Jane Yolen ‚ the composer of the novel Briar Rose uses distinctive qualities to explore the concept that
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Jane Yolen‚ in her novel Briar Rose‚ has used an allegory of Briar Rose or Sleeping Beauty as a metaphor to hide the real experiences and emotions suffered from the Holocaust during World War Two. The development and techniques employed within the story are extremely effective for the use of the allegory. Yolen has used a number of techniques to assist in the use of the allegory. She has used the title Briar Rose‚ Yolen has selected this specific title as it is another name for Sleeping Beauty‚
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Briar Rose ’’ War and Persecution Theme and definition. The theme war and persecution is based on the constant hostility‚ ill treatment and harsh condition endured by the residence of Chelmno. WWII Poland was a war between many nations causing outright conflict and mass murder of many innocent souls. *Explanation of the theme and its *significance. The tales of the past was told by Josef by allowed Becca and the responder to experience the Poland of the past and what it was once like. There
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on to every word of the novel‚ wanting to find out what comes next. ‘Briar Rose’ by Jane Yolen is one of those stories. It keeps the reader wanting to find out more‚ it is a mysterious‚ puzzling story told as a fairytale but having a deep and meaningful history to uncover about the Holocaust‚ that Yolen hides within a fairytale. Jane Yolen uses a variety of features to ensure a captivating story for her readers. Briar Rose is mainly about two characters‚ Gemma and Becca. Gemma is the grandmother
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to a human‚ the role of these animals is to serve as indicators of the humans’ own characteristics. The cute‚ friendly animals in the forest‚ such as the smiling owl‚ the pair of wide-eyed rabbits‚ and the loping chipmunk‚ are all associated with Briar Rose. Because of them‚ her character appears gentle‚ free‚ playful‚ radiating good will for all‚ and‚ most of all‚ innocent. Samson‚ the strong white horse of Prince Phillip‚ reinforces Phillip’s nature as innately pure‚ a master of beasts‚ and powerful
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fairytale conventions and themes to explore issues associated with the Holocaust in Briar Rose? Jane Yolen uses fairytale conventions as an allegory to portray her version to the Holocaust. Fairytales original purpose was to teach people about morals and lessons regarding powerful emotions like: greed‚ hate‚ envy‚ and jealousy. The story of Briar Rose idolizes three characters Becca‚ Gemma‚ and Josef Potocki. The Briar Rose story is an allegory for the events in Chelmno. The themes in the story written
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Briar Rose-Jane Yolen This module is called close study of text. It is module B of paper 2 worth 20%. This is a novel‚ a work of fiction. The author or composer is Jane Yolen. Context In order to understand this novel we have to know about the NAZI‚ holocaust‚ which aimed to exterminate the Jewish people from Europe In total nearly 6 million Jews were systematically killed in NAZI occupied Europe. A Briar is a thorn or prickly plant. A Briar Rose is a beautiful flower that grows from a potentially
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Briar Rose Wombat 1. He uses Similes - "Plunging like red flood water" This gives the effect of the wombat plunging down at a very fast speed. 2. He uses Metaphors - "Ha there! Old pig‚ old bear‚ old bristly and gingery" This gives the effect that he thinks he is a good old friend with the wombat. 3. Onomatopoeia - Thumps‚ Trembling‚ Thud This is used to make more of your senses being used when reading the poem 4. Repetition - "Old pig‚ old bear‚ old bristly
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