American Romanticism, Transcendentalism, and Dark Romanticism flourished in the early to mid 1800s. This type of literature is characterized by including nature and countryside living, emotional reasoning, traditional folklore, strange and supernatural occurrences, and youthful innocence. The movie “Into the Woods” is a mixture of several commonly known folktales that are told to children such as “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Cinderella”.“In these folktales, there are many characteristics of Romantic Pop Culture present.
In the movie “Into the Woods”, the settings of the various scenes occur around nature. This is illustrated by the author when he describes where all the characters live. Jack who is commonly known for his role in “Jack and the Beanstalk” lives in a little old house in the country. Jack lives a simple life unlike the other characters in the movie. For example, the Prince lives a life of luxury and affluence. On the other hand, Jack lives a simple life. He gets to experience the nature around him and the beauty of nature. Jack isn’t all cooped up in a castle like the prince or lives in a town like the baker and his wife. Another example of nature is that throughout the entire …show more content…
For example, Cinderella goes into the woods to see her mother's grave. Her mother’s grave transforms into a voluminous willow tree which results in her mother appearing. Cinderella then asked to go to the festival where she is wearing a beautiful golden dress with matching golden slippers and a tiara. Another example of supernatural elements from the movie is when Jack is traded five magic beans for a cow described as white as milk. The beans sprout into huge beanstalks that Jack in return climbs up to find Giants. The events described are supernatural because of the fairytale-like happening that occurs. The events are supernatural due to the fact they bring a mystical aspect to the movie and make it more
In the movie “Into the Woods”, the settings of the various scenes occur around nature. This is illustrated by the author when he describes where all the characters live. Jack who is commonly known for his role in “Jack and the Beanstalk” lives in a little old house in the country. Jack lives a simple life unlike the other characters in the movie. For example, the Prince lives a life of luxury and affluence. On the other hand, Jack lives a simple life. He gets to experience the nature around him and the beauty of nature. Jack isn’t all cooped up in a castle like the prince or lives in a town like the baker and his wife. Another example of nature is that throughout the entire …show more content…
For example, Cinderella goes into the woods to see her mother's grave. Her mother’s grave transforms into a voluminous willow tree which results in her mother appearing. Cinderella then asked to go to the festival where she is wearing a beautiful golden dress with matching golden slippers and a tiara. Another example of supernatural elements from the movie is when Jack is traded five magic beans for a cow described as white as milk. The beans sprout into huge beanstalks that Jack in return climbs up to find Giants. The events described are supernatural because of the fairytale-like happening that occurs. The events are supernatural due to the fact they bring a mystical aspect to the movie and make it more