EEC1253 Children Literature by Alia Hanim Zainal Abidin

aliazainal — 2025-06-03 13:43:47 UTC

The Little Mermaid has not always been a Disney Princess movie. Instead, it is a fairy tale that was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen.

How different is Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid to the version that everyone knows these days (Disney, for example)?
Which version do you like more, and why?

aliazainal — 2025-06-03 15:02:54 UTC

Snow-white is a story that was recorded from oral tradition by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimms. It's much longer and elaborate compared to its modern adaptations.

What was one difference that you noticed in the story's plot?
Was there any difference in the characters and the way they were described in the original version compared to modern adaptation?
Which version do you like more, and why?

aliazainal — 2025-06-03 15:36:01 UTC

This is a Venn diagram

that shows the similarities and differences between fairy tales and folktales. Using one example from Andersen or Grimms' fairytales, and a folktale that you know (could be the folktale that you are using for your group work) as examples, explain some of the similarities and differences of fairytales and folktales.

aliazainal — 2025-06-04 08:35:11 UTC

"Realistic fiction should feel familiar to most readers". Why do you think this is the case? Watch the video and give your answer to the question in the comment.

aliazainal — 2025-06-04 08:38:38 UTC

"Fantasy as a genre breaks the rules of what we know of our reality". Watch this video and answer the following questions:

How does fantasy as a genre breaks the rules of real world?
What are some similarities and differences between realistic fiction and fantasy fiction?