Think of a work of literature that reflects a fairy tale. Discuss the parallels. Does it create irony or deepen appreciation?
- Ella Enchanted reflects the story of Cinderella but with several ironic twists. A few of the many parallels in both the classic and the new tale include: an evil stepmother, spoiled stepsisters, a formal ball, glass slippers, a prince, and of course a fairy godmother. But it’s the differences that reveal the irony and make the reader think. For example, the fairy godmother, who in Cinderella becomes the protagonist’s salvation, almost destroys her in Ella Enchanted. The author, Gale Carson Levine, has Ella “gifted” (cursed) with a forced obedience to any direct order. And to top it all off, in the movie version, Ella is nearly forced to kill the very prince she is destined to marry.
- Harry Potter reflects some parts in The Lord of the Rings. For example, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there is a scene where Ron leaves Harry and Hermione under the locket's evil influence and the stress of being on the run. In The Lord of the Rings, it is similar that the Ring has a strong evil power on everyone who carries it: Frodo becomes suspicious to his friend Sam. And also, the locket is connected to Voldmort's life whereas the Ring is connected to Sauron's. These parallels deepen appreciation because J.K.Rowling might manages to use the influence and power of The Lord of the Rings strengthen her story.
Chapter 9 -- It’s Greek to Me
Write a free verse poem derived or inspired by characters or situations from Greek mythology. Be prepared to share your poem with the class.
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