Brian Yolen introduces Briar Rose--her version of the Sleeping Beauty which contains differences when compared to both the Grimm and Perrault versions, a clear and unarguable distinguish is the method that that story is presented. So far on my reading, Yolen introduces altered elements found in versions read last week, for example, Yolen states in her version that Sleeping Beauty falls asleep at the age of seventeen; meanwhile in Grimm and Perrault versions states that the princess falls asleep around the age of fifteen or sixteen. The age difference is not a big dissimilarity, yet it highlights a point that versions can change over time. In the long run, a story may have different, or changed elements because it has been passed generations.
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Gemma's story is aimed for all the granddaughters; however, the story seems to be specially told for Rebecca. Jane Yolen, author of Brain Rose introduces this at first glance trifling dialogue, between Gemma and the Rebecca, ""I want Sleeping Beauty," Becca said. "It's my favorite"..."Sleeping Beauty for Becca, and then she goes to bed""(18). The conversation hints that Gemma has a stronger preference to accomplish Becca's desire over her other granddaughters. In a way it shows the audience that Gemma wants Becca to have the story engraved in her--let the story be part of her. The audience in Gemma's story is asked to listen, and to appreciate the story, yet of all the granddaughter, Rebecca is the only grandchild to enjoy the retold story everytime. Gemma places a higher value in her and shows her easy willingness to satisfy her request over her sisters by investing special time with Rebecca. Meanwhile, the audience Yolen tries to target is a modern, somewhat up to date generation. She tries to modernize the story by included relevant elements that many people can relate or understand. Unlike the Gemma's story, Yolen's novel is a story that makes the reader participate, the time hoping require the reader to assimilate between the two time periods and to form interconnections between the past and
Gemma's story is aimed for all the granddaughters; however, the story seems to be specially told for Rebecca. Jane Yolen, author of Brain Rose introduces this at first glance trifling dialogue, between Gemma and the Rebecca, ""I want Sleeping Beauty," Becca said. "It's my favorite"..."Sleeping Beauty for Becca, and then she goes to bed""(18). The conversation hints that Gemma has a stronger preference to accomplish Becca's desire over her other granddaughters. In a way it shows the audience that Gemma wants Becca to have the story engraved in her--let the story be part of her. The audience in Gemma's story is asked to listen, and to appreciate the story, yet of all the granddaughter, Rebecca is the only grandchild to enjoy the retold story everytime. Gemma places a higher value in her and shows her easy willingness to satisfy her request over her sisters by investing special time with Rebecca. Meanwhile, the audience Yolen tries to target is a modern, somewhat up to date generation. She tries to modernize the story by included relevant elements that many people can relate or understand. Unlike the Gemma's story, Yolen's novel is a story that makes the reader participate, the time hoping require the reader to assimilate between the two time periods and to form interconnections between the past and