Storyboard by https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q en-us 2023-10-18 23:13:50 UTC 2023-10-26 18:05:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Claim: clxire1 https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753495353 By closely examining each narrator’s struggle with their gender role in “The Tale of the Rose” and “Beauty and the Chad”, I will show how society pushes women to reject their own femininity, and how womanhood differs in each tale. 

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  • Why is being seen as a “beast” better than being a Queen?
  • What is the importance of the mirror in the Beauty and the Beast tales?
  • Is “Beauty and Chad” queerbaiting, or an LGBTQ+ retelling?
  • Is the young Queen and the narrator in “The Tale of the Rose” in love?
  • How does being a “woman” differ in “The Tale of the Rose” versus “Beauty and the Chad”?

    • ]]>     2023-10-18 23:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753496479     Grappling with Feminity clxire1 https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753499378 -  In "The Tale of the Rose", the two female characters, both the narrator and the "Beast", get to control their own stories after successfully thwarting the expectations placed upon women by society.
    - In "Beauty and the Chad", the narrator finds comfort and enjoyment in being male-presenting.]]>     2023-10-18 23:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753499378     Tosi clxire1 https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753499574 "In retellings which challenge stereotypical sexual and social roles, fairy-tale discourse becomes emancipatory and innovative, rather than a reinforcement of patriarchal culture" (449).]]> 2023-10-18 23:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753499574 Response clxire1 https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753499924 While the worlds in those two stories are still patriarchal, by having characters explore their own individuality and sexuality, these retelllings are truly "emancipatory" and "innovative" -- proving Tosi's point to be true. ]]> 2023-10-18 23:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753499924 Struggling with Sexuality clxire1 https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753500876 A lot of fairytales are steeped in old patriarchal values that reek of sexism, but retellings like "Beauty and the Chad" and "The Tale of The Rose" challenge those morals directly. ]]> 2023-10-18 23:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753500876 Evidence clxire1 https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753501243 The "beast" character, or Chad, grapples with his own sexuality in the text, showcasing an experience many real teenagers struggle with. This comedic yet raw portrayal of Chad and the narrator allows the reader to explore their own feelings through reflecting on the characters.]]> 2023-10-18 23:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/clxire1/8bx436wlyegl109q/wish/2753501243