In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Lewis, 1950/2005, Chapter 5, p. 24), Lucy excitedly tells Peter and Susan that there is indeed a country that can be accessed through the wardrobe. She mentions that she meets Edmund in the woods and turns to Edmund to backup her story. This portrays her trust towards him as a brother to help her prove to Susan and Peter that what she said is real. However, instead of helping Lucy, Edmund decided to let her down. He mocked makes fun of her and says that are playing make believe in the wardrobe. There is irony as Peter tells Edmund off for the way he treats Lucy. Yet, Peter himself does not believe what Lucy said. Susan and Peter consulted the Professor. The Professor then says “That is a point, which…
As the film American Beauty, released in 1999, comes to a close, Lester Burnham final arrives at peace as he realizes the beauty that is depicted in the title. Be as is may, he is suddenly met with his ultimate demise, but not before his penultimate realization. Although this film is coming upon nearly two decades old, the cinematography cannot be undermined, nor can the message as it becomes ever increasingly relevant in today’s society. For that, American Beauty is the quintessential movie that should be revered in the canon of great films. Constantly throughout the film, the recurring idea of beauty brings eventual peace upon some, while others are met with harsh realities; for them, the American dream becomes quite simply, a nightmare.…
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein. For example when Hushpuppy got connected to nature she would hear a heartbeat or her mother talking to her. Another example is when Janie’s husband Tea Cake passed away, she took some seeds with her that reminded her of Tea cake and planted them. The movie “ Beasts of the Southern Wild” released in 2012 directed by Benh Zeitlin and the book , “Their Eyes Were Watching God” written by Zora Hurston published in 1937 are both natural disasters. The film “ Beasts of the Southern Wild” and the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” have some critical similarities. These include the characteristic of the protagonists, each protagonist’s relationship…
I may not be in love with him, but I feel respect, friendship, and gratitude toward him.” This proves that Belle learns to appreciate what is on the inside of a person rather than what is on the outside. Though these messages are the most prominent of the tale type, in other versions of the tale the heroine didn’t learn these lessons on her own. In the Norwegian “East o’ the sun and West o’ the Moon,” the heroine was actually talked into marrying the beast by her father who convinces her that she would eventually be extremely rich. This represents an arranged marriage and how brides view them as being forced to marry a beast. A lesson that the heroine learned in this tale would be to accept arranged marriages, even though she may not be attracted to the beast because it will be for the best. You see her learn this after her father convinces her to marry the white bear and she willingly agrees to the marriage. Lessons like this one were applicable to previous times when arranged marriages were more common, which began to change as it grew unpopular, and form into the lesson of Beaumont’s tale which is to…
Because she is clearly in love with him, she seems to stand firm on her opinion that the thought of another woman being with him is sickening. Finally, the princess believes that it would be less complicated if he were to die so that she may see him again in the afterlife. The princess was repulsive toward the idea of the ‘young man’ being with another woman. Therefore, if he were to die by the hands (or paws; tee hee) of the tiger, then they could be together in the afterlife. Furthermore, it was illegal for a servant/peasant to be in love with the princess; therefore, making the decision easier. If the two lovers cannot be together while they were alive, then they could be together in the afterlife when the two of them had both passed. In conclusion, the princess signaled for the ‘young man’ to open the door with the tiger because: the princess was semi-barbaric and relished in the sight of blood/violence, she was more afraid of seeing the ‘young man’ with another woman, and they could simply be with one another in the afterlife (due to the laws that outlaw all romance between royalty and non-royalty.) So the next person that is to read the shocking story, choose correctly when given the honoring opportunity to select the…
Fairy tales are a source of wonder and awe for children of all ages. Every culture all around the world has favorite assorted fairy tales and fables that help herd children into young adults. As those children grow into adults, often times those stories stay with the adults that were once so affected by these tales. Many authors have taken advantage of sentimental value these fairy tales have and updated them to cater to a young adult audience which is the case with Alex Flinn’s Beastly. Beastly is a modern retelling of Beauty and The Beast which was originally published in the 18th century by a French novelist. In Beastly, Kyle Kingsbury is an entitled, handsome, and popular high schooler who plays a prank on an outcast. The outcast reveals herself to be a witch and casts a spell on Kyle until he can find someone who loves him in return within two years or he…
Although I am not very familiar with poetic readings and readings from our Literature book, I did enjoy and was able to comprehend the book Daphnis and Chloe by Longus because it was fairly easy wording and I am somewhat familiar and interested in Greek mythology. Upon reading Daphnis and Chloe, I found a connection to a movie and novel I have seen before. I couldn’t figure out what it was until the professor brought it up in class. It was tied to The Princess Bride movie. I remember watching this movie over and over again and now I can see why I loved reading this novel in class and being able to understand its context. This essay will evaluate the movie The Princess Bride and the novel Daphnis and Chloe. I believe both of these stories’ timelines…
Unlike most fairy tales, "Beauty and the Beast" has been a traditional tale where there are two paths to be developed in which Beauty faces challenges and the transformation that is sustained by Beast. Therefore, this shows how two opposing allegorical characters resolve their differences in joining wedlock. The version of "Beauty of the Beast" by Madame de Beaumont shows how Beauty 's happiness is found on her abstract quality of good features. In this version, Madame de Beaumont not only stresses the importance of obedience and self-denial but advocates the transformative power of love and the importance of valuing oneself over appearances. Madame de Beaumont not only shows that looks make a woman happy but character, virtue, and kindness…
“Beauty and the Beast” is a classic fairy tale that has been retold through various media such as oral storytelling, written short story, opera, film and musical theatre. With each rendition the story is given a new perspective and a focus on different elements for the reader/audience to consider. In 1946 Jean Cocteau adapted Madame Leprince de Beaumont’s written short story of “Beauty and the Beast” for the film, Beauty and the Beast, starring Jean Marais and Josette Day. Each of these versions offers their own unique approach to the tale and have become classics in their own right. De Beaumont’s story was written so as to have it read and enjoyed by adults and children, whereas Cocteau’s film is aimed primarily at…
“Beauty and the Beast” is originally written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. By reading the story you can tell that the take home message was that True beauty comes from within. It’s about being kind to…
Beauty,” are The Grimm Brothers, Charles Perrault and Walt Disney. Each tale takes you on an…
Patiently Waiting and very tired Senior Jewel Oates waiting 45 mins to be seated at the Be Our Guest Restaurant at Disney World. Oates waiting an Addition 15 mins for her families turn to get some photos with the Beast. Smiling as the Beast offers to take a selfie with her, "The food was great especially the "Grey" stuff and meeting the beast was just a great way to end a long and fun night."…
Fairytales are told in such a way that it is hard to distinguish between what is real and what isn't. Fairytales could be interpreted and translated in various ways, but the older ones are told with many life lessons in it. The Grimm's Brothers made the female and male protagonists of the Fairy Tales different. Especially in "Mother Holle" and "The Golden Bird", where both genders are physically different, but both end up getting all the wealth in the end. In "Mother Holle" there are two step sisters, one was beautiful and hardworking while the other was unattractive and lazy.…
Beauty and the beast is a Walt Disney fairytale animation as a remake of an old French movie, ‘La Belle et La Bete’ . The movie in itself is a conglomeration of symbolic signs, indexical signs, connotations, denotations, paradigmatic and syntagmatic relations all in one.…
Brothers Grimm Fairy TalesOnce upon a time as a merchant set off for market, he asked each of his three daughters what she would like as a present on his return. The first daughter wanted a brocade dress, the second a pearl necklace, but the third, whose name was Beauty, the youngest, prettiest and sweetest of them all, said to her father: "All I'd like is a rose you've picked specially for me!" When the merchant had finished his business, he set off for home. However, a sudden storm blew up, and his horse could hardly make headway in the howling gale. Cold and weary, the merchant had lost all hope of reaching an inn when he suddenly noticed a bright light shining in the middle of a wood. As he drew near, he saw that it was a castle, bathed in light. "I hope I'll find shelter there for the night," he said to himself. When he reached the door, he saw it was open, but though he shouted, nobody came to greet him. Plucking up courage, he went inside, still calling out to attract attention. On a table in the main hall, a splendid dinner lay already served. The merchant lingered, still shouting for the owner of the castle. But no one came, and so the starving merchant sat down to a hearty meal. Overcome by curiosity, he ventured upstairs, where the corridor led into magnificent rooms and halls. A fire crackled in the first room and a soft bed looked very inviting. It was now late, and the merchant could not resist. He lay down on the bed and fell fast asleep. When he woke next morning, an unknown hand had placed a mug of steaming coffee and some fruit by his bedside. The merchant had breakfast and after tidying himself up, went downstairs to thank his generous host. But, as on the evening before, there was nobody in sight. Shaking his head in wonder at the strangeness of it all, he went towards the garden where he had left his horse, tethered to a tree. Suddenly, a large rose bush caught his eye. Remembering his promise to Beauty, he bent down to…