Revisiting fairy tales

Revisiting fairy tales

1ERE FICTION AND REALITY

“Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.” G.K. Chesterton

DOC 1 « HAPPILY EVER AFTER » , Scott Gustafson

Describe the picture : place , animals, characters. • list the fairy tales that are alluded to on the painting. • give a definition of fairy tales: what are the necessary ingredients ? . Complete the worksheet

DOC 1 « HAPPILY EVER AFTER » , Scott Gustafson

What Is a Fairy Tale? Complete this description of the fairy tale genre using the appropriate preposition ( __) , the passive voice ( passive ) , or the missing word ( missing) The fairy tale genre needs ____ include certain basic elements. These characteristics mark a story ____ a fairy tale: - It usually begins _____ “ ________ upon a time,” “Long ago,” or “Once there _____ a …” -The story takes place ____ a distant or make-believe land. -It features imaginary characters ________ as dragons, fairies, elves, and giants. -The hero is a likeable character . Usually it is someone humble, innocent, or kind-hearted - Things happen in threes and sevens (three bears, three wishes, seven brothers). - Wishes ______________ ( often/ grant ) . -The hero faces a c_________ . A difficult problem _____________( solve) ___ the end __ the story. -Every fairy tale has a v_________, someone who has evil intentions _________ the main character. This evil character wants ___ control or harm the main character, sometimes using magic p__________ to do so. - Good triumphs ______ evil. A fairy tale usually teaches a lesson _____ excellence in conduct or character. - The story has a happy ending. « And they lived _________ ever ______ . »

In addition, a fairy tale will often include: - Royal characters such as kings and princesses - Talking animals - Magical elements – They help the hero and add enchantment ___ the story. Examples: Fairy godmother, genie ___ a magic lamp, three gifts , magic beans, fairy dust, enchanted castle

In addition, a fairy tale will often include: - Royal characters such as kings and princesses - Talking animals - Magical elements – They help the hero and add enchantment ___ the story. Examples: Fairy godmother, genie ___ a magic lamp, three gifts , magic beans, fairy dust, enchanted castle

Doc 2 RED RIDING HOOD

1. Describe the poster: setting, atmosphere, colours. 2. Focus on the caption and the main character. What could be the intention of the artist? 3. Compare her with the character in the original fairy tale. 4. From your description, imagine what her mission will be in this video game.

From the video game “ Woolfe : The Red Hood Diaries”

Doc 2 RED RIDING HOOD

1. Describe the poster: setting, atmosphere, colours. - Little Red Riding Hood is the focal point; she is perched on a roof top , carrying an axe (hache) Atmosphere: threatening/ tense/ gloomy Colours: dark/ bright red 2. Focus on the caption and the main character. What could be the intention of the artist? - To portray a vengeful warrior - To add a twist (torsion) / a feminist interpretation to the original story 3. Compare her with the character in the original fairy tale. Classic: She appears to be sweet, innocent and powerless = a victim Modern: there is a reversal of roles/ a stark contrast/ She is strong-willed/ determined/ It is an up-to-date version 4. From your description, imagine what her mission will be in this video game. to get revenge/ to get rid of ( se débarrasser de) the wolf

From the video game “ Woolfe : The Red Hood Diaries”

DOC 3 HOODWINKED

• 1. How is Little Red Riding Hood portrayed in the first video?
• 2. Compare it to the portrayal of the wolf in 2 other videos.
• 3. Focus on visual or sound effects and their impact on the viewers’ perception of the wolf.
• 4. Explain how the change of point of view gives a twist to the original fairy tale.

DOC 3 HOODWINKED

• 1. How is Little Red Riding Hood portrayed in the first video? Innocent/ naive/ scared/ apprehensive
• 2. Compare it to the portrayal of the wolf in 2nd video
• Wolf in 1st video : scary/ fierce Whereas / on the other hand on the second video he is far less intimidating

• 3. Focus on visual or sound effects and their impact on the viewers’ perception of the wolf.
• visual: a camera flashes / wolf takes a cab/ Red sprays him /he is beaten up/ he falls in the river (--)
• sound: the protagonists howl, scream, screech and yell (--)
• impact: the wolf looks ridiculous / laughable / He is a goofy/ contemptible/ a loser
• 4. Explain how the change of point of view gives a twist to the original fairy tale.
• it is unexpected/ Red has the upper hand/ it is the end of male dominance/ they are portrayed from a different angle/ perspective

Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl, 1982

• As soon as Wolf began to feel
• That he would like a decent meal,
• He went and knocked on Grandma's door.
• When Grandma opened it, she saw
• The sharp white teeth, the horrid grin,
• And Wolfie said, ``May I come in?''
• Poor Grandmamma was terrified,
• ``He's going to eat me up!'' she cried.
• And she was absolutely right.
• He ate her up in one big bite.
• But Grandmamma was small and tough,
• And Wolfie wailed, ``That's not enough!
• I haven't yet begun to feel
• That I have had a decent meal!''
• He ran around the kitchen yelping,
• ``I've got to have a second helping!''
• Then added with a frightful leer,
• ``I'm therefore going to wait right here
• Till Little Miss Red Riding Hood
• Comes home from walking in the wood.''

2. Spot elements from the original fairy tale. Lines 29-30, 32, 34. 3. Explain how the end of the story is different from the original.

full poem

Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl, 1982

• As soon as Wolf began to feel
• That he would like a decent meal,
• He went and knocked on Grandma's door.
• When Grandma opened it, she saw
• The sharp white teeth, the horrid grin,
• And Wolfie said, ``May I come in?''
• Poor Grandmamma was terrified,
• ``He's going to eat me up!'' she cried.
• And she was absolutely right.
• He ate her up in one big bite.
• But Grandmamma was small and tough,
• And Wolfie wailed, ``That's not enough!
• I haven't yet begun to feel
• That I have had a decent meal!''
• He ran around the kitchen yelping,
• ``I've got to have a second helping!''
• Then added with a frightful leer,
• ``I'm therefore going to wait right here
• Till Little Miss Red Riding Hood
• Comes home from walking in the wood.''

full poem

Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl, 1982

3. Explain how the end of the story is different from the original. The original: a woodcutter (bucheron) with an axe:/ a hero/ he kills the wolf / saves her The retelling: she has the upper hand (avoir le dessus) /she is unsubmissive/ a heroine 4. Explain the author’s message She appears as a female villain It is a reversal of roles/ she is a feminist / unafraid/ she stands up to the wolf 5. Translation : Translate a paragraph into French , making rhymes !

• As soon as Wolf began to feel
• That he would like a decent meal,
• He went and knocked on Grandma's door.
• When Grandma opened it, she saw
• The sharp white teeth, the horrid grin,
• And Wolfie said, ``May I come in?''
• Poor Grandmamma was terrified,
• ``He's going to eat me up!'' she cried.
• And she was absolutely right.
• He ate her up in one big bite.
• But Grandmamma was small and tough,
• And Wolfie wailed, ``That's not enough!
• I haven't yet begun to feel
• That I have had a decent meal!''
• He ran around the kitchen yelping,
• ``I've got to have a second helping!''
• Then added with a frightful leer,
• ``I'm therefore going to wait right here
• Till Little Miss Red Riding Hood
• Comes home from walking in the wood.''

Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl, 1982

• As soon as Wolf began to feel
• That he would like a decent meal,
• He went and knocked on Grandma's door.
• When Grandma opened it, she saw
• The sharp white teeth, the horrid grin,
• And Wolfie said, ``May I come in?''
• Poor Grandmamma was terrified,
• ``He's going to eat me up!'' she cried.
• And she was absolutely right.
• He ate her up in one big bite.
• But Grandmamma was small and tough,
• And Wolfie wailed, ``That's not enough!
• I haven't yet begun to feel
• That I have had a decent meal!''
• He ran around the kitchen yelping,
• ``I've got to have a second helping!''
• Then added with a frightful leer,
• ``I'm therefore going to wait right here
• Till Little Miss Red Riding Hood
• Comes home from walking in the wood.''

Work on words Find the equivalent words in the poems – then , match them with their french translation .

1. Knowing look
2. A broad smile

c) To lament , express sorrow/ dissatisfaction audibly d) To utter a sharp quick cry e) To move irregularly f) To take , pull very quickly g) A flexible covering for the head and neck h) A mouth –sized portion of food

1. Not easily chewed , firm and strong in texture

1. Cligner 2) gémir 3) japper 4) chaperon, capuchon 5) dégainer 6) regard rusé 7) sourire, grimace 8) dur , coriace 9) une bouchée

Translation : Translate a paragraph into French , making rhymes !

Three little pigs - Roald Dahl

A TALE DARK &GRIMM

Read the text and answer the questions.

A TALE DARK &GRIMM

• VOCABULARY
• Moucheté
• Entrouverte
• Lueur
• Cave
• Sale
• Renversé

• Tâche

• Pourrir
• Siffler
• Acquiescer
• Murmurer
• fuir

• S’agrandir
• Soupirer

• Se lier ( d’amitié)
• Démon
• Gorge
• Arracher
• Piéger
• Idiot
• Détaler
• Enfouir , ( enterrer)
• Lutte
• Colombe
• Pousser
• Claquer
• immobile

A TALE DARK &GRIMM

• 1. L. 1-8: Pick out elements referring to light and explain the atmosphere it creates
• . “All was dark” (l. 5) / “a faint glow” (l. 5) / “dim light” (l. 6) = gloomy atmosphere /you can hardly see = it creates suspense
• l. 2. L. 1-20: pick out the elements describing the “old woman” and guess who she might be. Describe the kitchen in your own words.
• “worn leather” (l. 17) / “her teeth were rotting” (l. 18) / “glanced fearfully” (l. 18) / “hissed” (l. 20) = she looks like a witch.
• The kitchen = a murder scene – a fight ? “chairs were overturned” (l. 10-11)
• . 3. Focus on the paragraph highlighted in yellow and clarify the intention of the narrator and the effect on the readers.
• he is addressing the readers directly / unexpected interjections = suspense / pause in the narration.

• 2. Complétez les phrases avec le prétérit simple ou le prétérit en BE +V -ing .
• a) When Gretel (enter), the old woman (cook)
• . b) Gretel (meet) a handsome man while she (walk ) in the woods.
• c) The old woman (hear) a crash, so she (push)Gretel behind the pots.
• d) While the young man (try )to pull the white dove out of her mouth, the girl (struggle).

Once upon a time

Once upon a time

Snowwhite & Huntsman

• 1. Describe the characters and their positions in the poster. Guess how they relate to each other.

• 2. Focus on their facial expressions and imagine their personalities.

• 3. Discuss the elements that are easily linked to the original story. Explain the unexpected elements of the poster.

Snowwhite & Huntsman

• 1. Describe the characters and their positions in the poster. Guess how they relate to each other.
• 3 main characters / easily identifiable: the Queen, Snow white and the huntsman .
• The Queen: make-up, blond hair, rings/ evil. Black dress / raven feathers. sharp blade.
• facing the viewer = power, main character.
• Snow White: Profile. Brown hair, white skin. Bigger/higher than the Queen = success.
• The huntsman: Long blond hair / axes, / launch an attack. Biggest character / not even a character in the original fairy tale. Prince Charming / more violent / not a knight anymore / a huntsman = lower class.

Snowwhite & Huntsman

• 2. Focus on their facial expressions and imagine their personalities.
• The Queen has a mean look, she is looking straight at the viewer. She must be Powerful/ dominant
• Snow White is not looking at the viewer,she appears to be shy/ looking down/ Not smiling.
• The huntsman looks resolute/ ready to attack / he is looking straight at the viewer.
• 3. Discuss the elements that are easily linked to the original story. Explain the unexpected elements of the poster.
• Elements of the Original story: the Queen, her dress + conflict for the throne.
• Unexpected elements: dark colours, no apple, but a huntsman. No Prince Charming, no dwarfs.
• 4. Give your opinion on the poster and say whether it’s effective in promoting a “Snow White” story.

« GRIMM » trailer

What do you think Nick’s grandma means when she says, “There are things you don’t know—things about your family, your life”? Why do you think Nick is seeing “strange things”? Do you think he’s imagining them, or is something supernatural going on? Nick’s grandma says, “When it happened to me, it knocked me on my ass.” What do you think “it” is? There’s a scene with the police talking about a missing person. How do you think this connects to Nick’s story? They mention “23 known predators” in the area. What kind of “predators” do you think they mean? Are we talking about normal criminals… or something else? At the end, the grandma says, “This fortune of our family is already passing to you.” What do you think she means? Do you think this “fortune” is a good thing or a curse? What happens to the grandma ? What does Nick discover in her camper trailer ? Imagine what she used this for . Based on this trailer, what genre do you think Grimm is? Mystery? Horror? Fantasy? Police drama? A mix? Would you want to watch this show? Why or why not?

Revisiting Grimm « GRIMM » opening scene

The scene starts with the song Sweet Dreams playing. Why do you think they chose this song for the opening? Does it fit the mood? Nick and Hank joke around at the beginning. What does their conversation tell us about their relationship? Nick seems to know a lot about the woman Hank is interested in. What does that tell you about his personality? When they arrive at the crime scene, they start guessing what kind of animal could have done this—bear, cougar, wolf. But something doesn’t add up. What’s suspicious about the tracks? Nick hears music at the crime scene. What does he find, and why is it creepy? Nick mentions a similar attack at Munson Creek Falls. What does it suggest about the case? If you were Nick, what would your next move be? Based on this scene, what do you expect from the rest of the episode?

- Sum up the plot of the TV show briefly - What is the aim of this new version of Grimm 's tales ?

Robbie

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ROBBIE ISAAC ASIMOV summary

• “ Robbie” is s_____ in 1998 and centres on a little girl, Gloria, who loves her n________ robot, Robbie. Yet, Her mother d_________ this relationship and believes that robots are u________. She convinces her husband to return Robbie to the f________. Gloria is h________. In an effort to show her that robots are m_______, not people, her parents take her to see robots being a__________ at a factory. One of the assembling robots is Robbie. Gloria r_____ to Robbie, endangering her life , and Robbie r______ Gloria . Thus, he p_______ Gloria’s mother that robots can be trusted.

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

• GLORIA
• The young girl Robbie takes care of . Robbie is her best friend, and she becomes depressed when he is sent away. When recognizing him in the factory , she is so excited that she endangers her life . She repeats that Robbie is not a machine but a «  person  »- this is an example of how humans can only understand robots in human terms.
• Mrs WESTON
• Gloria’s mother . After 2 years , she decides that she does not want gloria to be raised by a robot . She argues that he has no soul ,that he could «  go berserk » --- her fear is irrational : Robbie cannot hurt Gloria because of the 3 laws . Mrs Weston is far crueler than Robbie , her determination causes her depression and Gloria nearly dies in the end .

• Mr Weston
• Gloria’s father . He tries to remind his wife that Robbie could never harm Gloria, but he eventually gives in to her desire . Seeing how desperate Gloria is, he tries to reunite the 2 . He is far more understanding and compassionate than Mrs Weston,
• Robbie
• A robot designed as a nursemaid for human children. it is clear all he wants to do is ensure her happiness and safety ,He is contrasted with Mrs Weston, who is strict and even cruel with Gloria ,in the end he is the only one who can save her ,He examplifies how robots can be more ethical , helpul and compassionate than human beings,

Quand le loup sentit des tiraillements Et que de manger il était grand temps Il alla trouver Mère-Grand. Dès qu’elle eut ouvert, elle reconnut Le sourire narquois et les dents pointues. Le loup demanda : « Puis-je entrer ? » La grand-mère avait grand-peur. « Il va, se dit-elle, me dévorer sur l’heure ! » La pauvre femme avait raison : Le loup affamé l’avala tout rond. Mais la grand-mère était coriace. « C’est peu, dit le loup faisant la grimace, C’est à peine s’il m’a semblé Avoir eu quelque chose à manger ! »

Il fit le tour de la cuisine en glapissant : « Il faut que j’en reprenne absolument ! » Puis il ajouta d’un air effrayant : « Je vais donc attendre ici un moment Que le Petit Chaperon Rouge revienne Des bois où pour l’instant elle se promène » (Un loup a beau avoir de mauvaises manières, Il n’avait pas mangé les habits de grand-mère !) Il mit son manteau, coiffa son chapeau, Enfila sa paire de godillots, Se frisa les cheveux au fer Et s’installa dans le fauteuil de grand-mère. Quand Chaperon Rouge arriva, essoufflée, Elle trouva grand-mère plutôt changée :