Conceivably, Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most well-known fairy tales in children’s literature. In the vicinity, the story has been modified from Italian 14th Century “Grandmother” right to the 19th century Grimms brother. This paper will be analyzed through the work of Charles Perrault, version of the tale which is seen in both English and French. As most know the oral folk tale has a happy ending, however, Perrault version in the literary sense does not and this is where he gives the reader a chance to acknowledge there are more outcomes in life than just a positive ending. Perrault gives his readers the opportunity to learn from his story of how morals and history are of value to us. We learn this throughout the sexual undertones
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His main character in this tale called Red, portrayed traits of innocence, beauty and a meek characteristic which was more-so featured for the young girls of the French-Victorian Era. He also portrayed his antagonist character with the personas of beauty, charm, devious and foolish manners which symbolized that of the male species. Additionally, his adaptations of the oral folk tale, to the literary fairy tale embedded sexuality and vulnerability depicted through his two characters, Red and the wolf, that was set in a forest off a trail to her grandmother’s …show more content…
His moral message explains his principle behind Little Red Riding Hood/Le Petit Chaperon Rouge;
“Children, especially attractive, well-bred young ladies, should never talk to strangers, for if they should do so, they may well provide dinner for a wolf. I say “wolf” but there are various kinds of wolves. There are also those who are charming, quiet, polite, unassuming, complacent, and sweet, who pursue young women at home and in the streets. And unfortunately, it is these gentle wolves who are the most dangerous ones of all,” (Perrault, 53)
merely stating that women should be vigilant of their surroundings in life especially if they are young and unexperienced. As we see, Red easily falls prey to the wolf trap when she gets into the bed even after noticing such features of her grandmother; “Grandmother, what big teeth you have got!” (Perrault, 53). In other versions of this tale for example, Grimms Brothers, Red is saved from the wolf by the woodcutter. Therefore, that versions gives children the idea that there are always second chances in life, which is true however, the outcomes in life are endless with endless possibilities. Declaring, that Perrault version, should be put forth in children literature because it depicts the realistic value of life. Giving a meaning that outcomes in life can be risky, challenging and terrifying. Just
His main character in this tale called Red, portrayed traits of innocence, beauty and a meek characteristic which was more-so featured for the young girls of the French-Victorian Era. He also portrayed his antagonist character with the personas of beauty, charm, devious and foolish manners which symbolized that of the male species. Additionally, his adaptations of the oral folk tale, to the literary fairy tale embedded sexuality and vulnerability depicted through his two characters, Red and the wolf, that was set in a forest off a trail to her grandmother’s …show more content…
His moral message explains his principle behind Little Red Riding Hood/Le Petit Chaperon Rouge;
“Children, especially attractive, well-bred young ladies, should never talk to strangers, for if they should do so, they may well provide dinner for a wolf. I say “wolf” but there are various kinds of wolves. There are also those who are charming, quiet, polite, unassuming, complacent, and sweet, who pursue young women at home and in the streets. And unfortunately, it is these gentle wolves who are the most dangerous ones of all,” (Perrault, 53)
merely stating that women should be vigilant of their surroundings in life especially if they are young and unexperienced. As we see, Red easily falls prey to the wolf trap when she gets into the bed even after noticing such features of her grandmother; “Grandmother, what big teeth you have got!” (Perrault, 53). In other versions of this tale for example, Grimms Brothers, Red is saved from the wolf by the woodcutter. Therefore, that versions gives children the idea that there are always second chances in life, which is true however, the outcomes in life are endless with endless possibilities. Declaring, that Perrault version, should be put forth in children literature because it depicts the realistic value of life. Giving a meaning that outcomes in life can be risky, challenging and terrifying. Just