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7/10/2018 0 Comments U1A4: Final Fairy Tale AssignmentBrother Grimm's Snow-White"Magic mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?". Snow-White is an unforgettable and classic fairy tale. This fairy tale is a bedtime story that teaches children a moral. As years go by, there are still modern adaptations that is about this fairy tale. The modern version of this fairy tale helps the audience understand the archetypes, lessons and themes better. In addition, modern interpretations relates to today's society better. The purpose for modern interpretations is to bring the story to life. One of many interpretations of Snow-White is Mirror Mirror. Mirror Mirror A popular modern adaptation of Snow-White is Mirror Mirror. "After a king disappears, the cruel queen takes control of the kingdom and hides beautiful Snow-White in the palace. When Snow-White attracts the attention of a handsome visiting prince, the jealous queen takes Snow-White into a nearby forest. Then, a group of kind and rebellious dwarfs take Snow-White with them. The dwarfs train Snow-White, and she becomes a courageous girl who wishes to save her kingdom. With the help of new friends, Snow-White reclaims her birthright and takes her prince back" (A Summary and Analysis of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs). This movie tells the tale of Snow-White in a funnier way, and it has more plot twists than the classic version. There are still differences and similarities when it comes to modern interpretations of a classic tale. Mirror Mirror allows the audience to experience the fairy tale in real life. Character Archetypes
In both fairy tales, the shadow is still the evil queen. In addition, the seven dwarfs are still the hunting group of companions who help Snow-White. Due to Snow-White's beauty, the huntsman disobeys the queen and sets Snow-White free in Little Snow-White. The queen's servant, Brighton, appreciates the king's kindness and lets Snow-White go in Mirror Mirror. Symbolic Archetypes
In both stories, the number three represents light. Snow-White is the "light" in the movie and original fairy tale. In Little Snow-White, Snow-White is the fairest out of all, which makes the queen jealous. Since Snow-White is born with such bright skin, she represents purity and light. In Mirror Mirror, Snow-White gives hope by saving the kingdom from the evil witch. Since Snow-White wishes to protect her kingdom from the evil queen, Snow-White represents kindness and light. The number seven represents safety and perfect order. By warning Snow-White about how evil and tricky the queen can be, the seven dwarfs provide a safe environment for Snow-White. The dwarfs also welcome Snow-White into their home. On the other hand, the dwarfs teach Snow-White how to fight in the movie. This shows how the dwarfs, in both versions, have a great impact on Snow-White's life. Situational Archetypes
Lessons in Little Snow-White and MIrror Mirror Little Snow-White and Mirror Mirror have different plots, but they still send out the same lesson. A moral lesson, in both stories, is "true beauty comes from within" (Pediaa.Com). Since Snow-White is the most beautiful person in the kingdom, the queen wants her dead. Snow-White is not only beautiful on the outside, but she is also the most kindest and caring person. In Little Snow-White, Snow-White is so innocent that she lets a stranger in the dwarves' house every time the stranger visits. In Mirror Mirror, Snow-White is willing to sacrifice her life to save the kingdom. Whereas, the evil queen just has evil intentions that can harm people. For instance, the queen poisons Snow-White to be the most fairest one in the kingdom. In Mirror Mirror, the queen makes the prince drink a potion that forces him to marry her. Relating this lesson to life, there are always people that will be better. However, remaining optimistic will not bring one's self-esteem down. Instead of competing against another person, he/she should always strive to be better. Thus, a person with a good heart always triumphs over a person with an evil heart. Another moral lesson is "don't trust strangers" (Pediaa.Com), which is what most fairy tales teach. The audience/reader learns this lesson when Snow-White talks to the evil queen in the dwarfs' house. Since Snow-White is too ignorant and naive, the queen poisons her. In Mirror Mirror, Snow-White almost takes a bite out of the poisonous apple at the end of the movie. The queen shows that looks can be deceiving. For example, the queen disguises herself as an old woman to trick Snow-White. Lastly, the audience/reader learns that greed and envy leads to self-destruction (Pediaa.Com). The Continuing Appeal Of this fairy tale to a modern audience Overall, Mirror Mirror is the modern form of Little Snow-White. If writers continue to tell only the original fairy tale, it gets uninteresting and tiring. With the help of creative writers, there are newer versions of the original fairy tales. Mirror Mirror is a popular movie that families can enjoy. Since today's audience always look for unique stories, the plot twists in Mirror Mirror exceeds the audience's expectations on Snow-White. Due to the modern adaptations of the original fairy tale, Snow-White will always be a timeless classic. Since Snow-White uses "every tool it could to capture the cinematic thrill of romance, magic and happily-ever-after" (Why Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is still loved 80 years on), it remains appealing to a modern audience. Works Cited"A Summary and Analysis of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." 29 Jun. 2017, https://interestingliterature.com/2017/06/29/a-summary-and-analysis-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/. Accessed 11 Jul. 2018.
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