This order consists of TWO essays:

Essay #1

Are all fairy tales suitable for children? Using any 2 tales we have read for class, as well as one of your classmate’s original tales that you heard, discuss three tales you would or would not read to children. For each tale, use a different theorist such as Cashdan, Bettelheim, Tatar, Stone or Zipes (Additional materials provided in attachment) and summarize why they think reading fairy tales is important and/or harmful. Then use their theory to support why you think children should or should not hear each of the tales you chose.

Essay #2
What do you think about the gender roles in fairy tales? Are all fairy tales sexist as seen from a modern perspective? Discuss the gender roles in fairy tales collected and altered by the Grimms and as interpreted by Disney in its company’s movies. You should draw on theorists such as Maria Tatar and Kay Stone, and argue for or against their position(s) on gender roles and sexism in fairy tales, as part of your thesis.