When observing Bruno Bettelheim’s “Little Snow White” We notice a stark contrast when compared to the retelling of the poem “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by Anne Sexton. We uncover the author’s varying perspectives through their own retelling of the iconic fairy tale that everyones knows as snow white. In his interpretation we see that he views the story as if it were a lesson to be taught, as it provides a more realistic tone, displaying the many occurrences that can happen within the real world.. Through his frequent use of words like narcissism, maturity, etc, we see that he aims to portray a practical image of the real world and the many struggles that exists for the young and impressionable. This differs from Anne Sexton’s retelling of the fairy tale as it tells a more classic fairy tale ending with symbolism from snow whites death and rebirth, utilizing it as a metaphor to aid in the mental development of many young women today.
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Hi Marlon, the contrasting perspectives between Bruno Bettelheim’s “Little Snow White and Anne Sexton’s retelling of Snow White and the seven Dwarfs” offer unique insights into the ironic fairy tale .Bettelheim’s interpretation presents the story as a lesson with a realistic tone ,emphasizing the challenges that exist in the real world. He incorporates words like narcissism and maturity to depict a practical image of the struggles faced by young and impressionable individuals .Through this approach ,Bettelheim aims to provide a relatable and instructive experience.