Folklore for Life LessonsBy Tammy KiholmComm 1010

Open your imaginationLittle Red Riding HoodWhat do you see?What characteristics does the

picture in your mind have?

The FeelingCinderella lost her shoe, was late,

and did not have time to go get it. Imagine yourself in her position,

frantic and late.You lost a beautiful shoe, and

could be spotted in rags?

RelaxStop and explore your emotion. Pay attention to what you are

feeling. How you can make it your

adventure and your story?

Added ExtrasNotice the external noise in the

tale.The main idea might be simple

but, what else is happening.

Language and Style It is fun to pretend and sometimes

forget where you are. In Peter Pan, you are a hero or

pirates mate. In Huckleberry Fin, you are feeling

lazy on a hot summer day.

Morals Jack Skellington almost ruined

Christmas.Mind your own business.The Fisherman’s Wife ended up

with nothing.GreedFalling in love with a Beast.

SeriouslyAre these things likely to happen? Try it and find out.

Works Cited Andersen, H (1837) The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Denmark: C.A. Reitzel Burton, T (1993) The Nightmare Before Christmas,

Disney Films Disney, W (1972) Peter Pan and Captain Hook. New

York, N.Y.: Randonm House Children’s Books. Mayer, M (1978) Beauty and the Beast. New York, N.Y.

North-South Books Inc. Tatar, M. (Eds.). (2004) The Annotated Brothers Grimm.

New York, N.Y.: W.W. Norton & Company. Hansel and Gretel pg 72; The Fisherman and His Wife pg 86; Cinderella pg 113