Prompt: Please share some possible ideas you have for the research paper. Tell why this topic interests you and which fairy tales you might include in your discussion. Also, have you found any useful articles on the BMCC library database or online? To submit your Week 11 post, follow the steps below. 1. Scroll up to the black strip at the top of the screen and click the black “plus” sign inside the white circle. It is located to the right of the course title. 2. In the box that reads “Add title,” type in a title that includes your first name, last name, and the words “Discussion 13” (example: John Hart Discussion 11). 3. Type your response in the text box. Remember that your first post must be at least 150 words in order to receive full credit. 4. Navigate to the right side of the screen and choose the Post Category “Week 11 Discussion” (or whichever week is current). Never choose anything in the box that reads “Category Sticky.” Click for screenshot. 5. To add media (optional), click the “add media“ button in between the title box and the text box. Do not add the image directly to the media library. To get the image to show in the tile preview, go to “featured image > add featured image, in the lower right-hand side.” Click for screenshot. 6. Publish the post by clicking the blue button on the right. 7. Please leave a thoughtful reply to the post of one other classmate. Remember that your comments to others should be at least 75 words in order to receive full credit.
Week 11 Discussion
An idea I have for my research paper is children’s development in fairytales. The fairytale I will be using is Hercules, now this story is very special to me because I relate to it a lot and I picked up a few behaviors and thought processes because of this fairy tale. In Hercules you would learn to always be true to yourself, which is something I understood from watching this at a young age, and to me, it just seems so fascinating, and I wanted to be just like that. I also learned how much Hercules kept pushing and pushing to become what he wanted, a hero and to be recognized by the gods and find his place and he never gave up he truly put in the work to become what he wanted and that is who I wanted to be as a kid, be my own Hercules. At the moment I have not found an article on the BMCC library database, but I am on the lookout!
I’m exploring some ideas for my research paper on how fairy tales have evolved and influenced cultural norms. One topic that really intrigues me is looking at how the depiction of heroines in fairy tales has changed over time. I find this fascinating as it reflects shifts in society especially related to gender roles and expectations. For my paper I’m considering analyzing stories like “Cinderella ” “Snow White,” and “The Little Mermaid.” These tales have all been altered significantly in their retellings to adapt to changing cultures and the evolving status of women in society. While I’m at the beginning stages of my research I’ve come across some resources in the BMCC library database. One article that grabbed my interest explores how classic fairy tales have been reinterpreted from a perspective in media. This might offer a framework, for my analysis. I aim to keep digging into articles that explore historical contexts and current adaptations.
In my research paper, I will seek out the revelations in metaphors found in fairy tales. For example, in the story of the Three Little Pigs, it metaphorically illustrates that only through diligent self-improvement, identifying and rectifying one’s flaws can one withstand external threats when danger arises. Throughout the effort, any shortcuts or weaknesses due to laziness will collapse when faced with danger. I found many original versions of fairy tales in the BMCC library, and after reading these stories and relying on my own experience, I believe that each fairy tale has a life lesson that the author wants to convey. This is why they are recommended for children to read and understand their meanings
This fairy tale has a magical ability to captivate us with its timeless themes and enchanting about life, morality, and the human condition. Exploring fairy tales from different cultures like these Australian ones can offer a fresh perspective and introduce us to new characters and settings. Also, It’s always exciting to see how these tales evolve and resonate with us in the 21st century.
When it comes to the research paper, one thing I am really interested in is writing about the deeper message of each of the fairytales, along with the origins of it. By this I mean comparing the fairytale that as kids we all grew to watch/read, know, and love, to the grim brothers truly original dark fairytales that were more of a horror fantasy than anything else.
In my research paper I would like to explore how fairytales often can explore deep topics about life such as the absence of parental figures impacting the characters’ journeys like “Snow White” and “Hansel and Gretel”, going more messages about avarice, envy, gluttony, lust, pride, anger and sloth. Drawing from psychological perspectives, I would like to explore deeper into the significance of this recurring motif in fairytales. These selection reflect my personal connection to these stories from childhood, present and future. In this research i have the opportunity to analyze them dipper. Through this research I aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of the psychological implications and explore the deep messages of fairytales.
The fairytales that I’m really thinking of using are Hansel & Gretal because of the message that it gives off to be honest Another fairytale that I was planning on using is Little Red Riding Hood . I plan on using Hansel and Gretal as my primary source and little red riding hood as my secondary source . I’m using these two stories to show you hate things don’t always end up with the same outcome . Some things are meant to happen differently. While I was on the BMCC database I couldn’t find anything that really caught my eye . Which made it easier for me to choose these two fairytales because as a kid I would watch movies on them and read them a lot . But now that I’m an adult I could really go back and read and understand both with a different perspective and kind of break down the story more & get into deeper thought with them .
Some ideas I have come up with for my research paper is talking about how fairytales are outdated for todays society due to the way the world has changed over the last couple decades such as inclusivity in the modern world. Another idea that comes to mind is that fairytales target audience shouldn’t be children, they should be catered towards teens and young adolescents just for the fact that fairytales have certain messages and ideas that would not allow them to understand what the true meaning of the story means as well as some of the words they use could be scary to children. I will most likely be using snow white as an example for my research paper just because I was fully able to understand and I think it sets an example of both the ideas I have above. I haven’t found any articles on the BMCC library yet but that will be done soon.
Since I am such an avid lover of fairy tales, it has been hard to pinpoint exactly which topic I would like to discuss. While I am a human services major, I am considering writing about fairy tales and psychology. This would possibly include the blatant disrespect and emotional immaturity of the adults, the growth that the main characters must go through as a result, and if there are any callbacks to mental illness or specific human behaviors throughout these stories. I did find an interesting article called “Princes Charming are not all made equal. The social cognition of mating strategies in four classical fairy tales” by Lorenza Lucci Basili and Pier Luigi Sacco. In the article, they go over multiple fairy tales and use them as examples to explain something called the “Tie-Up Theory”. This is used to dissect how classic fairy tales depict male and female interactions beyond stereotypes. They emphasize individual traits that make partners fit together and how they tie into human behavior.
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.
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.
Hello professor. So after doing some research online for my essay, I did find quite a few articles that interest me. I want to base my essay off of the irony that occurs in these fairy tales in regards to the alternative motive behind the scenes. For instance the snow white story was a really good one but also fairy tales that have mislead us or given us a false impression on what life is to be. A story that really stuck out to me was Cinderella. Just imagine how imprisoned she felt, from her perspective if it were real life, and to how we perceived that as a young children. Our minds were so innocent we did not know other wise, so these events were often over looked.. however, this could have unconsciously molded and or shaped our minds into the way we think or it could even give some type of validation of why we think the way we do. Many psychologists did say that out adulthood is based a lot of our childhood and experiences.
Examining the ways in which fairy tales influence gender identity and reinforce or contradict gender norms would be a fascinating topic for my research paper. This topic is intriguing because it makes it possible to investigate how stories affect how we perceive gender norms and expectations from an early age.I may examine how fairy tales like Snow White and Cinderella represent conventional ideas of femininity and masculinity in my talk. To highlight alternate depictions of gender identity, I might also include stories like “The Princess and the Frog” or “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” which challenge gender stereotypes.Through examining these stories, I can learn how literature both mirrors and shapes societal perceptions of gender, offering a complex and multidimensional perspective.I have found one article from the library that i will share in my research paper.That will explain more about the stories that I will choose and gender identity and I will try to find more articles.
My ideas for my research paper are either constructing gender identities in fairy tales or vigilante feminism. This topic interests me because it is something that has always bothered me since I could remember. I was the kind of child to ask why the prince saved her or why couldn’t the princess be the hero. Gender roles are very set in the world today and it is because of the way we are brought up and taught as kids. If the only stories we are reading are the ones where the women is getting saved then that is what we will expect. If we only read stories where women are stay-at-home mothers who do not get to have any fun… then that is what is to be expected. I have found two very great articles for my essay that I will be using to help prove my case. This is a topic that should be written about more!
I haven’t thought of any ideas at the moment, but looking a the essay 4 directions I’m thinking it will focus on the fact that there is only one parent figure instead of two. I feel like this topic interests me because I’m thinking about how things might be different if both parents were present instead of one since both parents have their ways to do things differently. I’m not sure which fairy tales I might include but I think I have something in mind. I haven’t found any useful articles on the BMCC library database or online just yet because I haven’t done my research yet, but I will look into that right now to have a better plan on what I’m going to write about. This essay is based on research so I need to start doing a lot of research to support the topic I’m thinking about writing.
An aspect that I want to talk about in my research paper is the elements of feminism and moral lessons. I want to discuss this topic because to morals lesson was and still is unclear for children. For example in my preteen years I learned that the fairy tale Jack and the bean stalk was basically about doing what your parents tell you to do or you might have negative experience or outcomes from your actions. I did not know that when I first heard the story around the age of five or six. I think it was just about a young boy taking a trip to a magical land with a giant. Another example of a moral lesson that was unclear but is the same moral lesson of Jack and The Bean Stalk is Little Red Riding Hood. I think this message was unclear due to so much attention being put onto the world of the fairytale instead of the lesson,
Some possible ideas I have about my paper is potentially writing about the fairy tale of Cinderella, and the princess and the frog. The reason I chose these 2 fairy tales to specifically include and talk about is because there’s been many interpretations and adaptations to Cinderella so I would want to give my own opinion on it. And for princess and the frog I feel its quite the opposite even though there’s still lots of hidden meanings and interesting topics in that fairy tale as well. So far I havent found that many articles in the BMCC library data base that really relate to the topics I’m discussing
As a little girl and even a bit older, I’ve always loved fairy tales. It takes us on a magic carpet ride and makes us think wow I wish I was the princess, and the handsome prince will save me. The princess always gets her man, and the endings are always happy, well at least the poems I have read. The original Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales aim to teach important morals about life, and I enjoy reading them. think I will be writing my research paper about how fairytales often show that parents are missing in stories like “Snow White” and “Hansel and Gretel”. This shows situations where parents are not there when they are really needed. I want to explore the psychological reasons behind this in fairytales. While I search for a good article to support my ideas on the BMCC database, I am also thinking about using another fairytale to strengthen my arguments.
I believe that for my research paper I would try to focus my thesis about how fairy tales often describe the absence of parent’s figures. Fairy tales like Snow White and Hansel and Gretel reflect how parents are absent in situations that they were most needed for. I will try to drive my research on the psychology view of this topic to try to make a deeper analysis of fairy tales. I was looking for a good article to support my arguments. However, I haven’t found the right one yet. I’m going to do a little bit more research on the BMCC database to find an article that can support my thesis. I believe that as I mentioned before I would include Snow White in my paper. I’ll probably pick another one but I’m still thinking of which one. I would come up with another fairy tale to back up my points.
