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    includes traditions‚ customs‚ beliefs and systems of values of the mythology of the Anglo-Saxons‚ Welsh‚ Scottish and later Normans influence. The main system of values‚ beliefs and traditions of British nations is mostly reflected in the ballads and fairy tales. Ballads are a fascinating subject of study. These poems are among a group of anonymous songs that were probably created between 1100 and 1700 in Northern England and Scotland‚ although their origins are still controversial. The anonymous folk

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    Fables and Fairytales

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    Fables and Fairytales For hundreds of years‚ fables and fairy tales have been created and passed through generations. There is much more to these kinds of storytelling than meets the eye. There are many differences between the two; some differences are very obvious and distinct‚ while others are unclear. It is possible for fables and fairy tales to be confused with one another. One thing they have in common is that fables and fairytales may play a large role in a child’s upbringing. It is that reason

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    Rose‚ Yolen has selected this specific title as it is another name for Sleeping Beauty‚ which is the basis of the story which Gemma tells throughout the novel. She has also kept to the structure of a typical fairy tale. She has done this to continue the allegory between the fairy tale and real life by the inclusion of characters and settings which feature in both stories and these characters include the villain‚ prince‚ hero and a castle and begins to show the experiences from the Holocaust. The

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    importance of children reading and being read fairy tales. Fairy tales appear to only entertain the reader‚ but they may surprise you with other important elements. Through fairy tales children are able to explore hidden messages containing moral values‚ discovering self worth‚ intensifying the imagination‚ and help children deal with internal emotions. Moral values are conveyed through fairy tales as a way for children to learn right from wrong. Fairy tales form situations that children can relate

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    disguised as a heroic action in modern fairy tale? Do people have the right to kill a person if the person is a villain? No. The gruesome act by the young Gretel of killing

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    Children's Literature

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    Introduction 3 2. Early History 6 The Greek and Roman Eras: 50 B.C.-A.D. 500 6 The Middle Ages: 500-1500 6 The Renaissance: 1500-1650 7 The Rise of Puritanism and John Locke: Late 1600s 8 3. Beginning of Children’s Literature: Late 1700s 10 4. Fairy and Folk Tales 12 The Golden Age of Children’s Literature: Late 1800s 12 5. Victorian Children’s Literature 16 6. Contemporary Children’s Literature 18 6. Analysis of Harry Potters’ series 21 7. Conclusion 30 8. Summary 31 Children’s Literature Definitions

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    The Bloody Chamber Notes

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    Marquis as a beast‚ or as God - ‘the eye of God - his eye’ - ‘Subterranean privacy’ of the chamber - likening bloody chamber to Hell - Form - Castle is a Gothic reinterpretation of the fairytale template - Reworked fairy tales - Carter called them ‘new stories’ not ‘versions’ - Short stories maximise the impact of Carter’s messages - Novelette - the slow pace of which mirrors the brief lifestyle of the heroine in her new life - Structure

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    Gender roles in Cinderella

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    Throughout history‚ fairy tales have captivated the hearts and minds of fans and critics alike. While fans applaud the underlying morals of fairy tales‚ critics point out the negative effects these tales have in the socialization of children. Modern adaptations of fairy tales‚ as well as original versions‚ all place negative gender expectations on women. Providing cultural and socio-historical information‚ fairy tales have helped to perpetuate stereotypical thoughts on the "ideal virtues" of women

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    In a society that is accused of losing its morality over the years‚ Little Red Riding Hood developed morality through modernization in the 19th century. However‚ in the 20th century‚ a new kind of Little Red Riding Hood character developed. This essay will explore the transformation of Little Red Riding Hood through the years. Alan Dundes‚ a psychoanalytical folklorist‚ explained that before a written version of Little Red Riding Hood existed‚ there was an oral version in which the little

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    The fairy tales Rapunzel‚ Princess and the Frog‚ and Canary Prince have many similarities and differences. The story Canary Prince is a mixture of Rapunzel and Princes and the Frog. But Canary Prince is a Italian fairy tale that has to do with both of the other well known fairy tales. These stories are all about a princess and a prince‚ but also have original fact and details to their stories. There is a lot more to learn about these three stories. These three stories are a lot alike. The stories

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