ENGLISH 2RW6 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Red Riding, Puberty, Endangerment
3 Feb 2017
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In retelling stories, to nudge those in slightly different directions. Calls attention to spells, enchantments/ disenchantments, resurrections, etc. Ex) little red riding hood constantly shows re- birthing of the grandmother and little red. Story served as a (cid:498)location(cid:499) for people to think about the cultural values of. The french version is the oldest recorded orally told folk tale. They were originally told for and by adults-> for the preservation of memories, as a warning, enlightenment, entertainment. On of the most significant literary genres in terms of the theme of transformation. Tales can work to awaken a kind of wonder about the external world. There are many different kinds of versions about re- birth or empowered little red. Historical inflections that deal with the issues of the time but at the same time introduce us to particular issues that need addressing constantly through time. A girl who comes into an encounter with adult sexuality.
