First midterm. Take home section

1. Open Book
Part 1. Analyze Beauty and the Beast according to one each of the folktale
methods we went over in class (salmon handout). Identify and name one
element from each (Give the type of analysis):
Propps’s elements
Bruno Bettleheim's analysis
Repeated themes and motifs (you must give at least two other stories with
the repeated theme.)
Always explain the parts of the story that correspond. Use specific words from
the story. You can put this in a chart form if you wish. (6 points)
Part 2.
For the four fantasy pieces below, explain how each falls into the
category of fantasy fiction (Lavender handout) by using words from
the story and explaining whatthe words show: (4 points)
1. Vivid details of the setting enhancethe fantasy: Alice’s Adventuresin
Wonderland (63-67)
2. A character mirrors the disbelief of the reader: Charlotte's Web (468-
472)
3. Special rules or premises constitute the fantasy world the reader
enters: TheLittle Mermaid (892-902)
4. Outlandish characters and humorous situations: PippiLongstocking
(170-172)