Elements of a Fairy Tale
Dragons, ogres, evil creatures, etc.
What are monsters?
A little girl outsmarts a wolf.
What is "Little Red Riding Hood?"
These family-friendly films originally were adapted from dark sinister tales.
What is Disney?
These tales often included warnings of what would happen if young ladies (teenagers) did not behave as they should.
What is a cautionary tale?
Slight exaggeration – hyperbole.
What is a tall tale/story?
Fairy Tales were originally created by these people that were revolting against societal norms.
Who are women?
Fairy tales differ from folklore, fables, and tall tales by the use of something special.
What is magic and fantasy?
Curiosity, gluttony, pride, laziness, etc.
What is human weakness explored?
Big things can come from small magical things.
What is "Jack and the Beanstalk?"
The Brother's Grimm first names.
Who are Jacob and Wilhelm?
Most Fairy Tales begin with the same phrase.
What is "Once Upon a Time?
Ridiculously mind-numbing, fantastic effort needed to complete, etc.
What are impossible tasks?
This french author collected fairy tales that had more mild endings to his stories.
Who is Charles Perrault?
The dark and often gruesome plot lines of the original stories were intended for what audiences?
Who are adults?
"Mirror, mirror, on the wall — who's the fairest of them all?"
What are talking animals/objects?
In the very olden times there lived a semi-barbaric king, who left the fate of criminals up to chance.
What is "The Lady or the Tiger?"
Who wrote a story about a poor little girl who is forced to go out into the bitter-cold morning of New Year's eve to sell paper flowers and matches. She is dressed in rags and shoes that do not fit.
Who is Hans Christian Andersen?
Particular phrases or words might be repeated and events often happen in groups which creates a certain rhythm to the story and also helps people to remember and tell the story.
What is reoccurring 3s, 6's and 7s?