Once Upon a Time...

I chose Folk and Fairy Tales because I’m interested in the origins of fairy tales and how they became so popular in our society. I also wanted to know the difference between folk and fairy tales because I often get them confused, even though I know they’re two completely different things. I’ve grown up watching Disney fairytales and reading picture books, so I have a genuine interest in finding out more about these stories. I’m hoping to gain more knowledge on unfamiliar fairy tales and folklore, make connections, and find common recurring themes. My favorite fairy tale is Rapunzel because I read the picture books in elementary school and she’s in multiple movies that I’ve seen as a child. She was in “Shrek 3”, “Tangled”, and “Into the Woods”, which all have a different spin on her story and how she’s portrayed. But they all pretty much cover the basics: her mother, who’s a witch, locks her in a tower, she has very long golden hair, and a prince comes to rescue her. My favorite interpretation of Rapunzel has to be “Tangled” because it had an interesting plot and it was like a modern version of her story. Most of the movie still kept the important elements of the story, but it’s animated and it appeals to children so it can be easier to understand.