https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk Has this been done before? How Can I adapt this story to be my own? Can Little Red be re-imagined as a contemporary feminist piece? en-us 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC 2023-04-23 17:52:08 UTC hello@padlet.com rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991048 Through all the sources I have learnt a variety of things, all my questions have been answered. First, Has this been done before? After combing through the internet and York's portals I have not found anything like the idea I have. The closest possible one is Hoodwinked. Hoodwinked shows a very interesting and important way to approach Little Red through the eyes of law enforcement. As for the second question, I believe I have learnt to adapt it as my own. Perrault took an adult tale and successfully made it suitable for children. Grimm's took that tale and were able to keep it true to the original narrative while adding their own touch. Each story is independent enough that, even though it is the same tale, they're all very different. In order to adapt this story I have to keep true to the original narrative while adding in my own touches that make it my own.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991048 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991049 In order to be able to write a fairy tale as a feminist piece, one must study each heroine from fairy tales and how they have been re imagined. This piece does just that, highlighting authors such as Margaret Atwood and Angela Carter. This shows all fairy tales can be made feminist pieces, the morals just need to be updated. ]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991049 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991050 Into the woods is one of the newest popular adaptations of the Little Red story. It shows Little Red being swept away by the wolf, saved by the baker, and speaking on all the new things she has learned. The words Red sings have a heavy sexual undertone that recalls back all the way to The Story of Grandmother. It seems to be documenting her first sexual experience, with the Baker saving her showing children to wait until they're older. This does not promote the feminist narrative that I wish to promote, as well I do not believe this is modern enough. Though telling children to wait is good, there is a sense of shame in her following the wolf. ]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991050 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991051 Hoodwinked is a movie that examines each characters backstory through detectives, adding in the elusive goody bandit. In this story the big bad wolf is actually a reporter and Little Red is not naive, instead she is very paranoid with the actions of the wolf. This adaptation is the closest to the idea of Agent Red. It is adds in the element of the law enforcement while not belittling the female characters. This is a very modern adaptation that resembles what I am attempting to do with my short story.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991051 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991052 This TV movie see's a descendant of Little Red as a Werewolf Hunter. This is a very loose adaptation, however it see's Red as a strong powerful woman. It is very slightly similar to the idea of her being an FBI agent. This is a very modern version of the tale, coming out in 2010 when the werewolf obsession within cinema was at its height (with shows like Teen Wolf and movies like Twilight). This shows how to properly modernize the tale and how to approach it with a feminist outlook.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991052 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991053 Angela Carter manages to rewrite Little Red as a strong, smart, powerful, and sensual woman. Red is able to tap into her sexuality and appreciate the power she possesses as a strong and beautiful woman. Angela Carter adds the much needed feminism into Little Red. However, she does so by making it less of a child's story. I would like it to remain a child story while showing little girls that they are smart.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991053 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991054 In the 1970's the idea of feminism and fairy tales are begging to link together. Scholars and activists begin pushing for women to stand up for themselves in fairy tales, no need for a prince or woodsman to rely on. As well, the idea of "femininity" and gender is questioned. This shows that Little Red is in need of modernization where Little Red represents what the modern woman is, and to still be "feminine" while being smart.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991054 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991055 This version of Little Red adds a moral - listen to your parents. However, Little Red is dependent on her father and woodman, whom without she would have been eaten. Same with grandma. So far we do not see a version of the story with feminism or agent Red, however, we see Perrault adapting this story to be his own.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991055 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991056 The Grimm's version sees quite a few changes. When the first wolf dies it still seems like women are defenseless. However, with the second wold Little Red and Grandma are able to outsmart the wolf and get away. While this is not as extremist feminist as I would like to take it, it still shows women can fend for themselves.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991056 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991057 This book explains how almost all fairy tales employ a female archetype. Whether it is Little Red or Belle from Beauty and The Beast, women are portrayed as very two dimensional. Using "Company of Wolves" as their prime example. Professor Snowden states that many fairy tale adaptations are quite sexist and reinforce gender stereotypes as well as hetero normative ideology. She introduces the idea of "post feminism" where one has a shallow idea of feminism and believes society has reached the height of feminism. Professor Snowden's work is very important as it reminds authors that in order to write a feminist piece, it must truly be a feminist piece - not post feminism. Disregard the female archetype and instead show a four dimensional, fully realized, and powerful woman.]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991057 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991058 The original Little Red Riding Hood is a campy and cheeky story that makes light of the situation and enforces a strong sense of carelessness within Little Red. ]]> 2019-02-07 21:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/328991058 rubingaia6 https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/329043818 The most important part of my re-adaptation is the feminist aspect. I want to write a story of a strong and smart women who does not let anyone best her, nor does she rely on anyone to save her. Angela Carter, Professor Snowden, Red, and even Hoodwinked show me examples of feminist adaptations of Little Red Riding Hood. Taking from their strong female roles I will be able to present Red as a fully realized female power.  She will contain the female positivity of Carter, The strength of Red,the updated morals of the kanopy film, and the knowledge of Red from Hoodwinked. As well, thanks to the knowledge of Professor Using Into the Woods and Red I will also have a guideline to follow of what a modern fairy tale is.]]> 2019-02-08 01:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rubingaia6/vz4s9dui3zrk/wish/329043818