Wow, this truly has been an adventure. I never imagined I could engage and respond to fairy tales. This class has shown me many things about how I read tales I once believed to be innocent and simple.

    First, fairy tales are meant to entertain adults just as much as they are for children. By reading the tales back to the original format, I can see that there are so many levels to many of them. The stories are so much more than just a plot with a beginning, a middle, and an end. The complexity brought through the characters adds enjoyment for all ages but especially adults. Second, many of the tales do not always portray children in the most positive way. Yes, the tales had a major youthful audience, but many times the heroine disobeyed whatever instructions had been given.  Lastly, these stories illustrate emotions that are still rampant today. Jealousy, rage, revenge--these human emotions, although they are faults, still relate to audiences.

    As a high school English teacher, this class has given me a fresh aspect on stories  I have not read in years. I have found ways to incorporate some of the tales within the class and ever stifling curriculum. My students, along with me, enjoyed being reintroduced to tales they read as children.

Credit: http://1ceeps2015.global2.vic.edu.au/files/2015/08/Happily_Ever_After-sfgftg.png. 5 Fairy Tales ...