Little Briar-Rose, or better known as Sleeping Beauty, is the tale of a princess who pricks her finger on a spindle and falls asleep for a hundred years. At her birth Little Briar-Rose's father decided to celebrate his daughters birth with a feast, however he only had enough golden plates for twelve out of the thirteen wise women. When the 13th found out about the celebration she came, avenging herself, to the celebration and cursed the child, "'The King's daughter shall in her fifteenth year prick herself with a spindle, and fall down dead'" (237). Thankfully, the 12th wise woman hadn't given her gift to the child yet and lessened the brunt of the curse to a slumber of a hundred years. King's sons heard about the princess and tried to rescue her, however a hedge of thorns, that grew around the castle, stopped and killed many of the king's sons. It wasn't until the one hundred years passed and another king's son came to rescue her that the thorns turned to flowers and allowed him to enter safely the castle and awake her with a kiss. They married and lived contently for the rest of their lives. Now, this doesn't seem like a story that has much to it, however...Her name, Little Briar-Rose,is a thorny shrub that often have roses. The significance is connected with the fact that a hedge of thorns grow around the castle when she falls asleep. A little bit of a foreshadowing hint.In fairy tales, there is often something that is called doubling factors that are presented. And, this fairy tale isn't an exception. The spindle on which she pricks her finger is doubled by the thorns that kill the princes. These, the spindle and thorns, are a symbol for curiousity. Because Briar-Rose was curious she fell asleep for a hundred years, and becuase of the princes curiousity they suffered painful deaths.
The ideas that are trying to be presented through all of this is that things must run their course, and that curiousity can be fatal. Brain and brawn cannot overcome what is destined to happen and time will pass as well as certain events and all people can do is wait. This is displayed by the fact that the thorns turned to flowers only after the one hundred years had passed. The prince awoke Briar-Rose because the time was right.
The Grimm Brothers are very blunt and get straight to the point using shorter sentences that aren't filled with wordy descriptions. Their works are also violent as to insure the idea they are trying to present.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Grimm Version of Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Ok, so here is a quick catch up on the story:
Two children, Hansel and Gretel, live with their father and stepmother. They are in great debt, and have trouble affording simple things like bread. Their debt starts growing worse and worse to the point that the stepmother tells her husband they must leave the kids in the forest becuase they cannot afford to feed four mouths. The children, who are still awake out of hunger, over hear their parents conversation. Hansel, the older brother, tells his sister not to worry and he goes outside and picks up a bunch of pebbles. The next day their parents take them to the woods, along the way Hansel drops the pebbles that way the two will be able to find their way home. The parets build the children a fire and tell them to stay put and that they'll come and get them when they are done chopping trees for fire wood. They children fall asleep by the fire from fatigue and wake up during the night. The moons light makes the pebbles shine allowing the kids to get home safely. Again, the family is in great debt and the children overhear the stepmother telling her husband that they have to lead the children deeper into the forest and leave them there (the father doesn't want to do this either time by the way) however this time Hansel cannot get out of the house to get pebbles. The next morning the children are given bread like the last time and Hansel uses this for a trail. Unfortunately, the children fall asleep by the fire again and by the time they wake up the crumbs from the bread have been eaten by birds. They wander and stumble across a house entirely made out of sweets and gingerbread. The two begin to feast and the owner, a witch, greets them and invites them in. The witch then locks Hansel in a barn and forces Gretel to fatten the boy up so the witch can eat him. When the time comes around for Hansel to be cooked Gretel heats the oven and then kicks the witch in and shuts the oven. She frees her brother from the barn and return home safely with diamonds and pearls they had stolen from the witch's house.
Ok, so where to start this tale has so much....
Well, like Little Briar-RoseHansel and Gretel has a doubling factor. Maybe it was evident in my summary and then again maybe not. But, the stepmother is doubled by the witch. The wickedness, jealousy, and cruel intentions are traits of both characters. While reading, I began to wonder why authors use a stepmother instead of a mother in the tales that involve a jealous character and the only reasoning I could come up with was that a real mother is attached and has a bond with her children and therefore couldn't truly have that much hate to do such a thing to her child. However, in stories the wicked cruel stepmother has an important role as the antogonist and the one who helps to develop the protagonist. It is because of the stepmother that Hansel and Gretel become so independent and brave. Also, while reading I noticed that the stepmother refers to Hansel and Gretel as, "Naughty children" after they have returned home from the first visit from the forest claiming that they slept for too long and that she and their father was worried about them. This language is used by the Grimm brothers to add to her nasty character because by blaming the children she isn avoiding her own incrimination. The stepmother is an important character that is used in many tales such as Snow White, Cinderella, and this one, Hansel and Gretel.
The forest is significant in the tale. The Grimm brothers often set their stories in the forest becuase to them it is a place where anything can happen and when lost in the forest it is a loss of security which Hansel and Gretel felt when they find out their trail of bread is gone.
The bread is symbolic for the transition between childhood and adulthood. It is because of the eaten bread crumbs that the children have to find their own way home and fend for themselves. Also, the gingerBREAD house is where Gretel's growth as a person/character is first displayed.
When I started reading this tale all I could think was, "what a sexist view". Hansel is the older of the two and the one who thought of using the pebbles as a trail and then the chinken finger bone when the witch checked on his weight everyday postponing him from being eaten by the wich. Also, the fact that he had to console and comfort Gretel when she is upset about being left in the woods. However, when I continued to read I realized how much Gretel grows as a character. In the begining she needs her older brother's comfort, however by the end of the tale she is the one who kills the witch and tells Hansel, "...she shall take us across one the other" when the duck is to small to carry both their weight. The Gretel in the begining would never be able to kill someone showing that she has really developed. So it really wasn't as sexist as I thought it was.
Lastly, the Grimm brothers are trying to convey this idea of lostness and loss of security through the story as well as the idea that a person may suffer from a cause that wasn't of his/her own.
Nicole
Ok, so here is a quick catch up on the story:
Two children, Hansel and Gretel, live with their father and stepmother. They are in great debt, and have trouble affording simple things like bread. Their debt starts growing worse and worse to the point that the stepmother tells her husband they must leave the kids in the forest becuase they cannot afford to feed four mouths. The children, who are still awake out of hunger, over hear their parents conversation. Hansel, the older brother, tells his sister not to worry and he goes outside and picks up a bunch of pebbles. The next day their parents take them to the woods, along the way Hansel drops the pebbles that way the two will be able to find their way home. The parets build the children a fire and tell them to stay put and that they'll come and get them when they are done chopping trees for fire wood. They children fall asleep by the fire from fatigue and wake up during the night. The moons light makes the pebbles shine allowing the kids to get home safely. Again, the family is in great debt and the children overhear the stepmother telling her husband that they have to lead the children deeper into the forest and leave them there (the father doesn't want to do this either time by the way) however this time Hansel cannot get out of the house to get pebbles. The next morning the children are given bread like the last time and Hansel uses this for a trail. Unfortunately, the children fall asleep by the fire again and by the time they wake up the crumbs from the bread have been eaten by birds. They wander and stumble across a house entirely made out of sweets and gingerbread. The two begin to feast and the owner, a witch, greets them and invites them in. The witch then locks Hansel in a barn and forces Gretel to fatten the boy up so the witch can eat him. When the time comes around for Hansel to be cooked Gretel heats the oven and then kicks the witch in and shuts the oven. She frees her brother from the barn and return home safely with diamonds and pearls they had stolen from the witch's house.
Ok, so where to start this tale has so much....
Well, like Little Briar-RoseHansel and Gretel has a doubling factor. Maybe it was evident in my summary and then again maybe not. But, the stepmother is doubled by the witch. The wickedness, jealousy, and cruel intentions are traits of both characters. While reading, I began to wonder why authors use a stepmother instead of a mother in the tales that involve a jealous character and the only reasoning I could come up with was that a real mother is attached and has a bond with her children and therefore couldn't truly have that much hate to do such a thing to her child. However, in stories the wicked cruel stepmother has an important role as the antogonist and the one who helps to develop the protagonist. It is because of the stepmother that Hansel and Gretel become so independent and brave. Also, while reading I noticed that the stepmother refers to Hansel and Gretel as, "Naughty children" after they have returned home from the first visit from the forest claiming that they slept for too long and that she and their father was worried about them. This language is used by the Grimm brothers to add to her nasty character because by blaming the children she isn avoiding her own incrimination. The stepmother is an important character that is used in many tales such as Snow White, Cinderella, and this one, Hansel and Gretel.
The forest is significant in the tale. The Grimm brothers often set their stories in the forest becuase to them it is a place where anything can happen and when lost in the forest it is a loss of security which Hansel and Gretel felt when they find out their trail of bread is gone.
The bread is symbolic for the transition between childhood and adulthood. It is because of the eaten bread crumbs that the children have to find their own way home and fend for themselves. Also, the gingerBREAD house is where Gretel's growth as a person/character is first displayed.
When I started reading this tale all I could think was, "what a sexist view". Hansel is the older of the two and the one who thought of using the pebbles as a trail and then the chinken finger bone when the witch checked on his weight everyday postponing him from being eaten by the wich. Also, the fact that he had to console and comfort Gretel when she is upset about being left in the woods. However, when I continued to read I realized how much Gretel grows as a character. In the begining she needs her older brother's comfort, however by the end of the tale she is the one who kills the witch and tells Hansel, "...she shall take us across one the other" when the duck is to small to carry both their weight. The Gretel in the begining would never be able to kill someone showing that she has really developed. So it really wasn't as sexist as I thought it was.
Lastly, the Grimm brothers are trying to convey this idea of lostness and loss of security through the story as well as the idea that a person may suffer from a cause that wasn't of his/her own.
Nicole
Monday, October 15, 2007
The Grimm Version of Little Snow White
Little Snow-whiteAnd like always, here is the summary:A Queen gives birth to a princess and names her Snow-white because she is "white as snow, red as blood, and black as ebony" (249). After giving birth to Snow-white the queen passes away and within a year of the queen's death the King had already remarried to a woman.The stepmother is entranced by her beauty and "could not bear that anyone should surpass her in beauty". She had her mirror in which she would scan the land for maidens who were prettier than she and she hadn't come across one until Snow-white grew into a beautiful young lady.Out of envy the Queen hired a huntsman to take Snow-white into the forest and kill her and to bring back her lung and liver. The huntsman however could not kill Snow-white and spares her her life with the compromise that she runs off into the forest and never returns. The huntsman then kills a young boar and brings back the liver and lung and the Queen eats them believing they are the organs of Snow-white.Snow-white continues to roam throughout the forest until she comes to a small cottage in which there is seven of every object. She ends up falling asleep after having a nice meal and is found by seven dwarfs who live in the cottage and dug for gold in the mountains. They allow her to stay with them on the condition that she cooks, cleans, and takes care of them. They also warn her to be on the look out for her stepmother. So, now going back to the Queen, one day the Queen decides to ask her mirror again who is the prettiest in the land and still the mirror replys Snow-white. Now, that the Queen knows her stepdaughter is still alive she makes it her mission to bring an end to the princess.Two times the Queen dresses up as an old hag trying to sell items. The first item is dressing lace. The Queen persuades Snow-white to open up and let her in to dress her correctly, however the Queen ties the laces so tight that Snow-white falls down as if dead and not breathing. The seven dwarfs come home and find her on the floor they untie the lace and she comes back from her death like slumber. The second time the Queen comes by dressed as a different old hag with a poisonous comb and offers to brush Snow-whites hair. With much persuasion she is finally allowed into the cottage and the moment the comb touches Snow-white's hair the poison spreads and again makes her fall into a death like slumber. The dwarfs again come home and find her on the floor they take the comb out of her hair and she wakes up. After both tries the Queen goes to the mirror and asks who is the prettiest in the land and both times the mirror responds with Snow-white's name. Finally, the Queen gets fed up with Snow-white and poisons an apple so only one side of it is poisonous and then dresses up as a farmers wife. She goes to the cottage and offers the apple, however when Snow-white refuses she doesn't push her knowing that Snow-white is really craving the apple. Snow-white does take the apple and with one bite the poison is in control of her body and the piece of apple lodged in her throat. This time when the dwarfs come home they can't find anything externally wrong with her and figure she is dead. They cannot bear to bury her in the ground and so build a glass coffin so everyone can share her beauty. And, the Queen's mirror finally told her that she is the fairest in the land.A king's son comes to visit Snow-white and is so entranced by her beauty he takes her home with him. On the way the bumps in the road cause the apple in Snow-whites throat to come dislodged and she awakens. The king's son decides he wants to marry Snow-white and she agrees. The Queen is invited to the wedding and before going looks into her mirror one last time and asks who is the prettiest of the land and again it answers Snow-white. The Queen decided to go to the wedding anyway even though enraged and when she arrives the prince and Snow-white have prepared iron hot slippers for the Queen and she dances her way to death.
And, now...
Once again like in the previous story there is a stepmother. I have all ready discussed my views and opinions for the use of the stepmother in the tales so refer to Hansel and Gretel.
The whole, "white as snow, red as blood, and black as ebony" are(what I've found after a little research)the three colors that represent maiden, mother, and a withered old woman. Snow-white is only named after one of the three parts of womanhood suggesting that she is innocent and naive (which is also displayed by her actions of allowing the Queen to enter the cottage three different times).
And, the biggie in this tale is the mirror or looking-glass. Recall Greek mythology for a moment, and think back to Narcissus the young boy who fell in love with his reflection. In this tale the mirror has two jobs (maybe more, but I haven't caught anymore)which includes the husband/father figure that is absent through most of the story that the Queen and Snow-white are competing for his approval. And, the male's view of women and that they only have their looks.
The forest...again look up at Hansel and Gretel
There is significant importance in the fact that the Queen wants to eat Snow-white's liver and lungs and it isn't just cannabalism. It was said that by eating parts of other creatures one would acquire the characteristics of that creature. The lung represents breath or spirit while the liver represents love and desire. The Queen ate these thinking that she would acquire these traits and could finally win the approval of the mirror.
THE APPLE! The apple here can be considered the fruit of knowledge just like that of the bible and the Queen is the snake. The tempting fruit is what allows Snow-white to finally see clearly and no longer through the lense of naiveness since she finally kills the Queen. The apple represents knowledge in the bible as well as in greek mythology. The apple was important to Aphrodite. It represented knowledge, and in past years love and affection which she has with the prince.
The glass coffin is significant as well I believe, however I just can't seem to place my finger on what makes it so important.
Oh, and the way the stepmother dies is crucial to the story. She dies of hot iron slippers that are placed to her feet right at the end of the story meaning that just because Snow-white got her prince the story is still a tragedy.
The message that the Grimm brothers are trying to get across throughout the tale is that a person will suffer because of their actions and ways. Also, that being naive isn't a good thing as we have seen through Snow-white...so remember to keep your eyes open for anything especially those old hags.
Nicole
Latin class helped so much last year with the mythology and stuff!
And, now...
Once again like in the previous story there is a stepmother. I have all ready discussed my views and opinions for the use of the stepmother in the tales so refer to Hansel and Gretel.
The whole, "white as snow, red as blood, and black as ebony" are(what I've found after a little research)the three colors that represent maiden, mother, and a withered old woman. Snow-white is only named after one of the three parts of womanhood suggesting that she is innocent and naive (which is also displayed by her actions of allowing the Queen to enter the cottage three different times).
And, the biggie in this tale is the mirror or looking-glass. Recall Greek mythology for a moment, and think back to Narcissus the young boy who fell in love with his reflection. In this tale the mirror has two jobs (maybe more, but I haven't caught anymore)which includes the husband/father figure that is absent through most of the story that the Queen and Snow-white are competing for his approval. And, the male's view of women and that they only have their looks.
The forest...again look up at Hansel and Gretel
There is significant importance in the fact that the Queen wants to eat Snow-white's liver and lungs and it isn't just cannabalism. It was said that by eating parts of other creatures one would acquire the characteristics of that creature. The lung represents breath or spirit while the liver represents love and desire. The Queen ate these thinking that she would acquire these traits and could finally win the approval of the mirror.
THE APPLE! The apple here can be considered the fruit of knowledge just like that of the bible and the Queen is the snake. The tempting fruit is what allows Snow-white to finally see clearly and no longer through the lense of naiveness since she finally kills the Queen. The apple represents knowledge in the bible as well as in greek mythology. The apple was important to Aphrodite. It represented knowledge, and in past years love and affection which she has with the prince.
The glass coffin is significant as well I believe, however I just can't seem to place my finger on what makes it so important.
Oh, and the way the stepmother dies is crucial to the story. She dies of hot iron slippers that are placed to her feet right at the end of the story meaning that just because Snow-white got her prince the story is still a tragedy.
The message that the Grimm brothers are trying to get across throughout the tale is that a person will suffer because of their actions and ways. Also, that being naive isn't a good thing as we have seen through Snow-white...so remember to keep your eyes open for anything especially those old hags.
Nicole
Latin class helped so much last year with the mythology and stuff!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Cinderella, some back info.
So, I wanted to learn a little more about the story Cinderella and where it originally came from and other information. I found this wikipedia site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella and I found some interesting stuff out.
There have been arguments about where the story of Cinderella originated, however it is safe to say there is early evidence of an early Greek and Chinese story.
The Chinese version is very similar to the book Bound I read earlier, where a girl's fish is killed and the magic bones help her find a prince.
What I've learned is that there are many adaptations of Cinderella in novels, plays, films, and songs, however the moral stays the same: "Beauty is a treasure, but graciousness is priceless. Without it nothing is possible; with it, one can do anything". However, I have found that the idea that if someone works toward a better future they'll get it and vanity and jealousy will not prevail over good.
Nicole
There have been arguments about where the story of Cinderella originated, however it is safe to say there is early evidence of an early Greek and Chinese story.
The Chinese version is very similar to the book Bound I read earlier, where a girl's fish is killed and the magic bones help her find a prince.
What I've learned is that there are many adaptations of Cinderella in novels, plays, films, and songs, however the moral stays the same: "Beauty is a treasure, but graciousness is priceless. Without it nothing is possible; with it, one can do anything". However, I have found that the idea that if someone works toward a better future they'll get it and vanity and jealousy will not prevail over good.
Nicole
Monday, October 8, 2007
The Grimm Version of Cinderella
Alright, so I'm not going to summarize this tale to much, but here are the basics you need to know:
Cinderella's mom dies, and her father remarries to a woman that has two daughters of her own. She because ostrasized from the rest of the family and is made to pick up after them. The King's son is having a three day ball in order to find his queen. Cinderella wants to go badly, however her stepmother won't allow her with reasons such as, "'No, Cinderella, you have no clothes and you can not dance'" (123) However, she goes anyway with the help of a tree that casts down gowns of gold and silver. She goes to the ball all of the three days and each time the prince wants to follow her home and see to what family she belongs, however she gets away everytime. On the final day she loses a slipper on her way out. The prince finds the family to which Cinderella belongs and asks for each of the daughters to try on the shoe. Both stepsisters try on the shoe and one must cut off a toe and the other a heel in order for the shoe to fit, but they are caught and taken back to the house. Finally, Cinderella tries on the shoe and it fits, and she and the prince are married. The stepsisters try to get on Cinderella's good side and go to the wedding however birds peck out their eyes at the end of the story.
Sorry that was so rushed I'm really excited about getting into my next read!
The evil stepmother is once again introduced. It is the whole idea that a biological mother could never be so cruel to their child and the jealousy of the character helpts to evolve the tale.
Like in Snow-white the looking glass or mirror is introduced in Cinderella. It symbolizes the vanity of the stepsisters and also shows that they are wealthy because having a mirror was a sign of wealth.
"The sisters were almost two days with out eating, so much were they transported with joy" I just find this funny that even back in these times girls would starve themselves before a big get together. Also, the next part in which the sisters break above a dozen laces (laces that tie up the corset) show that their bodies are not ideal and that they are not perfect like they like to think they are.
Oh, and if you were wondering... There is no fairy god mother in the the original tale. However, it is the tree that was planted next to Cinderella's late mother that threw her down the clothes for the ball. Which goes back to the idea that her mother told Cinderella to stay good and pious and she will be helped.
The glass slippers are also important to the story and developement of the character Cinderella. Glass is very fragile and in order for Cinderella to wear them suggests that she is danity and small as to not shatter them when she wears them. Also, the fact that she wears them while she dances the night aways shows that she has a great amount of grace. When she loses the shoe at the ball and then it is returned by the prince he and his servants do not reconize her suggesting that she doesn't belong in rags, but in beautiful clothing. The reunion of Cinderella and the lost glass slipper completes her identity.
The stepsisters finally paid for their vain and jealous ways. Their eyes are pecked out by birds while they are trying to ask Cinderella for forgivness. However, they are only seeking her forgiveness in the hopes they will recieve some of her riches. Also, this goes back to the idea that even though Cinderella lives contently the story is a depressing one.
The idea the Grimm brothers are trying to present are those of working towards something does end up in rewards, and vainty and jealousy will not come with beneficial consequences.
Nicole
Cinderella's mom dies, and her father remarries to a woman that has two daughters of her own. She because ostrasized from the rest of the family and is made to pick up after them. The King's son is having a three day ball in order to find his queen. Cinderella wants to go badly, however her stepmother won't allow her with reasons such as, "'No, Cinderella, you have no clothes and you can not dance'" (123) However, she goes anyway with the help of a tree that casts down gowns of gold and silver. She goes to the ball all of the three days and each time the prince wants to follow her home and see to what family she belongs, however she gets away everytime. On the final day she loses a slipper on her way out. The prince finds the family to which Cinderella belongs and asks for each of the daughters to try on the shoe. Both stepsisters try on the shoe and one must cut off a toe and the other a heel in order for the shoe to fit, but they are caught and taken back to the house. Finally, Cinderella tries on the shoe and it fits, and she and the prince are married. The stepsisters try to get on Cinderella's good side and go to the wedding however birds peck out their eyes at the end of the story.
Sorry that was so rushed I'm really excited about getting into my next read!
The evil stepmother is once again introduced. It is the whole idea that a biological mother could never be so cruel to their child and the jealousy of the character helpts to evolve the tale.
Like in Snow-white the looking glass or mirror is introduced in Cinderella. It symbolizes the vanity of the stepsisters and also shows that they are wealthy because having a mirror was a sign of wealth.
"The sisters were almost two days with out eating, so much were they transported with joy" I just find this funny that even back in these times girls would starve themselves before a big get together. Also, the next part in which the sisters break above a dozen laces (laces that tie up the corset) show that their bodies are not ideal and that they are not perfect like they like to think they are.
Oh, and if you were wondering... There is no fairy god mother in the the original tale. However, it is the tree that was planted next to Cinderella's late mother that threw her down the clothes for the ball. Which goes back to the idea that her mother told Cinderella to stay good and pious and she will be helped.
The glass slippers are also important to the story and developement of the character Cinderella. Glass is very fragile and in order for Cinderella to wear them suggests that she is danity and small as to not shatter them when she wears them. Also, the fact that she wears them while she dances the night aways shows that she has a great amount of grace. When she loses the shoe at the ball and then it is returned by the prince he and his servants do not reconize her suggesting that she doesn't belong in rags, but in beautiful clothing. The reunion of Cinderella and the lost glass slipper completes her identity.
The stepsisters finally paid for their vain and jealous ways. Their eyes are pecked out by birds while they are trying to ask Cinderella for forgivness. However, they are only seeking her forgiveness in the hopes they will recieve some of her riches. Also, this goes back to the idea that even though Cinderella lives contently the story is a depressing one.
The idea the Grimm brothers are trying to present are those of working towards something does end up in rewards, and vainty and jealousy will not come with beneficial consequences.
Nicole
About fairy tales...
Some important facts we should all know...
A tale is a made up story. Originally, they were constructed merely as a form of entertainment, to fill the hours between day and night, work and sleep. However, as the years continued the use of tales eveolved and the symbolic content was increased. They are used to instil morals and lessons. Tales pluck from myths, but alter the facts and because of that they have no religious importance. Myth and magic are used to produce a tale that is pleasing and effective.
Most tales are told in prose, and at times of importance rhyme is introduced. When a rhyme is presented an alarm should sound.Examples:"Looking glass, looking glass on the wall, who's the fairest one of all?""Turn back, turn back, young maiden dear, 'tis a murderer's house you enter here."The presentation often differs. The first one, obviously from Snow-White, represents vanity, and the second is a warning which can also foreshadow an outcome.
Nicole
A tale is a made up story. Originally, they were constructed merely as a form of entertainment, to fill the hours between day and night, work and sleep. However, as the years continued the use of tales eveolved and the symbolic content was increased. They are used to instil morals and lessons. Tales pluck from myths, but alter the facts and because of that they have no religious importance. Myth and magic are used to produce a tale that is pleasing and effective.
Most tales are told in prose, and at times of importance rhyme is introduced. When a rhyme is presented an alarm should sound.Examples:"Looking glass, looking glass on the wall, who's the fairest one of all?""Turn back, turn back, young maiden dear, 'tis a murderer's house you enter here."The presentation often differs. The first one, obviously from Snow-White, represents vanity, and the second is a warning which can also foreshadow an outcome.
Nicole
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