Analysis of different German Little Red
The formulation of fairy tales always encompasses different writing styles. In the fairy tales The Little Red, one of the most adopted techniques is the use of simple language and repetitions. The above methods seek to provide an understanding for the readers. Specifically, the styles aim to achieve the permeance and simplicity of the piece to the readers. In light of the above facts, the study seeks to analyze the works of Angela Carter, The Company of Wolves and Tanith Lee, Wolfland. The analysis will mainly focus on how the two authors use language as a tool to challenge the work of the fairy tales The Little Red.
Analysis of German Little Red in light of the works of
Gender roles are one of the main themes that are explicitly represented by Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves and Tanith Lee’s Wolfland. In the piece, The Company of Wolves, Carter reinvents description by looking at the Female sexual realization and awareness (Lee 130). The story describes the wolf as a much-feared animal that may cause harm to humans. However, the young female encounters the wrath of a man within the forest which is worse than that of a wolf. Similarly, the story is told in The Little Red depicts the struggle of a young girl who falls under the deceit of a wolf. On the other hand, Lee, Wolfland, also agrees with the story Little Red. The book depicts the story of a girl who discovers that her grandmother is a werewolf at night. Female sexuality is portrayed through the strength of women. The werewolf faces defeat within the story. However, the mother and the daughter remain strong, a representation of the fair determination to survive in the face of adversity.
The topic of nature is also represented in all the fairy tales. In the Company of Wolves, Angela Carter explores the different aspects of the environment (Carter 90). First, the setting of the fairy tale is within a forested area. The journey of the young girl takes up the natural context of an environment which is coupled by trees and natural environment. The aspects of nature are further complicated by the depiction of wild animals such as the wolf. The natural habitat of the wolf is then used as a representation of the human character. The physical characteristics are used by the author to depicts human nature. Nature is also used as a representational factor which conceals evil. The wolves, which are described as ban creatures find their home within the natural forests and thickets. On the other hand, Lee’s Wolfland also gives a proper consideration for nature. The theme of the tale is also set up within the natural habitat. Much of the story talks about a girl who has to take a journey through a first to arrive and see her grandmother. The story, however, is represented by many naturalistic occurrences which represent the presence of nature. Nature, within the context of the study, is symbolic. The fact that the human person is allowed to have access to the natural setting only points to the significance of the study. There are many other symbolisms which are picked from the essay. First, the medication which was naturally made for the grandmother symbolizes naturalism and the power of healing. The author notes that the natural remedy was aimed at restoring the health of the grandmother.
The pedagogical agenda is also profoundly touched within the fairy tales. Both materials are heavily laced with the educational process, especially of young persons. The material the Company of Wolves by Angela Carter is a perfect example of the dangers that are posed when a young person gets into their natural environments. However, there are many pedagogical processes which the girl is taken through before being allowed the time to proceed through the dense forests (Carter 76). The agenda has been used the author to establish a body of knowledge that is useful in assisting the young person with a message and a navigation skill through the forest. Specifically, the teachings are based on cultural values, survival techniques, and the necessary tools that the person requires to survive through the woods. The journey that is in the fairy tale is accompanied by danger. The theme of pedagogy, therefore, has the main aim of assisting the person to overcome the risks.
On the other hand, the analysis of Tanith Lee’s Wolfland also gives a historical analysis of the pedagogical agenda. First, the fairy tale presents a young girl, Lisel, who makes personal discoveries about her grandmother. The revelations that her grandmother can turn into a wolf at night scares her. The pedagogy within the fairy tale is first presented by the little knowledge that Lisel had on her grandmother and the potential danger that she faced. However, faced with the hard choices, the young girl has to fight for her survival against the spirit if the werewolf. Lee seeks to present the theme of women with power. Despite being physically weak, the girl has numerous capabilities and fights back and eventually defeats the wolf. However, the grandmother after that wants to pass the gift of a werewolf to her granddaughter. The pedagogical agenda is reflected through the intention of the grandmother. However, Lisel is not willing to take up the learning process, and the reader is left to judge if it is indeed right for Lisel to take up the gift.
The use of repetitive language has also had an impact on the reader within the fairy tales in Little Red. One example of a word that has been stressed is the use of the wolf. In the story, The Company of Wolves by Angela Carter, there are many instances where the author refers to the werewolf and relates it to fear. The same theme that connects to the wolf is also present by Tanith Lee in Wolfland. One of the main achievements that are depicted by the repetition is permeance on the reader’s mind. After going through the pieces, the reader can have a central idea of what the werewolf represents. The reader can easily relate the adverse incidences that the characters within the story face based on their encounter with the wolf (Ross 76). The readers are, therefore left with a lasting memory of the occurrences in the story. Secondly, readers can also develop the ability to visualize the context of the story. Repetitive wording manages to create a picture within the mind of the reader. The groups can, therefor sympathies with the characters wishing that the evil characters could be eliminated.
The fairy tales also depict the use of straight forward language. In both The Company of Wolves and Wolfland both authors have presented their creative stories in a simple style that is easily understood. The main aim of the above approach is to make the story simple and easy to conceptualize. The authors also want to identify with all the groups of readers. In many instances, fairy tales are read by a wide range of persons. It is, therefore more appealing if the language is simple to increase the level of understanding. The simple form of presented by both authors also aims at giving the facts in the story quickly. The main aim of the authors is to enhance and understanding of the main themes of the stories. For example, both stories focus on the representation of a werewolf within modern society. In achieving the above issue, the authors present the characteristics of the werewolf. Additionally, the relationship between the werewolf and the negative things in society is performed merely.
The fairy tales have also been used symbolically to represent many things within society. First, the authors sought to present fundamental facts more comically. Mainly, the authors focused on education, especially on human character and behavior. The authors focused on the fact that human beings are irrational and their response may only be comparable to those of animals. The main focus of the fairy tales is on wolfs. The author focusses on describing the characteristics of the animals. Further, the authors also relate fear, anxiety and even death with the animals. The Company of Wolves even goes further to explain the dangers that are presented by such an animal and how they are comparable to human beings. The story describes the fact that some people have characters that are even worse than wolves. In the end, the authors achieve to present a picture of the wolf as compared to human behavior. The reader is, therefore, left wondering if their character represents that of the wolf as described within the story.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the analysis of German Little Red presents different themes based on individual stories. However, there are many similarities which are shown, both by Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves and Tanith Lee’s Wolfland. The central theme of both fairy tales is on the comparison of human characteristics to those of the werewolf. The achievement of the above factor is based on the discussion of several critical central themes. The main topics of the tales include gender roles, nature, pedagogical agenda and the structure and tone presented by the individual tales. The study also explores the effect of other features which are also present within the study. Both authors adopt the art of repetition which seeks to increase the level of permeance of the story to the reader. The story also explored the naturalness of the story setting and its influence on the reader. The story found out that the reader can personally identify with the fairy tale based on the natural environment and the depth of explanation that is given. The fairy tales have, therefore, managed to achieve much by using fairy tale stories to represent normal human living and characters.
Work cited
Carter, Angela. Company of Wolves. Ireland Books, 1984.
Carter, Angela. The bloody chamber and other stories. Vol. 8. Random House, 2012.
Lee, Tanith. “Wolfland.” Don’t Bet on the Prince: Contemporary Feminist Fairy Tales in North America and England (1983): 122-147.
Ross, Mandy. Little Red Riding Hood: Ladybird First Favourite Tales. Penguin UK, 2011.