I think I would like my essay to be about comparing the same fairy tales but in different cultures and languages and see if there is a difference in the meaning behind the fairy tales or if they are generally the same. And where the original fairy tale came from. Like the snow-white fairy tale was not from Disney but from the Grimm brothers and the way they presented it was totally different with somewhat different meanings. I haven’t found any article yet but i have a general idea of what to look for when i do.
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I’m thinking of contrasting certain fairytales with Beauty and the Beast for my research project. In contrast to other fairytales, Beauty and the Beast, in my opinion, had a unique ending in which the princess had to save the prince. In certain instances, the prince also manages to save Belle from her situation. I think the story also touches on a topic I can talk about, which is sincere love without regard to appearances. The whole point of the curse, which is that because the beast is horrific and a beast, he cannot find love the way he is, is that the only way the beast could become normal again was by discovering genuine love. This is an intriguing topic to discuss. The tale overturns the idea that he is a beast and will never find real love. Therefore, I think this tale was a little different from the others, such as Snow White or Cinderella, where the princes always fall in love at first sight. The beast in Beauty and the Beast is seen to be going through a character development as he does his best to win her affection and prove himself I have some trouble finding articles on the BMCC Library, I’m still trying to look for some.
I’m interested in how fairy tales shape our perceptions about gender roles, beauty standards, and ethics. Although I haven’t read any articles on the subject, I believe it’s important to discuss classic stories like “Snow White.” I’m also curious about how contemporary retellings of these stories influence people’s understanding of these themes. I’m intrigued by the significance of fairy tales in our culture and how they have evolved over time. Although I haven’t had the opportunity to look for articles yet, I believe that they may offer some valuable insights.
So, for my research paper, I’m thinking about picking one fairy tale and comparing different versions of one story because i think It’s fascinating to see how the same tale can be told in so many different ways. My plan find the common themes that run through them, using analysis from secondary sources to back up my points. Right now, I’ve got my eye on Cinderella. Specifically, I’m looking at the version penned by the Grimm Brothers and to add a modern twist, I want to include a Cinderella movie from 2015 as one of my main sources. I’ve been searching the BMCC library database for articles to support my research, and I’m coming up short. Most of what I’m finding doesn’t quite align with the specific version of Cinderella I’ve chosen. It’s a bit frustrating, to be honest. So, I might need to rethink one of my primary sources and see if I can find something that fits better with my chosen angle.
