The document provides biographical information about Tom Davenport, an independent filmmaker from Virginia. It states that Davenport graduated from Yale University and began his film career working with documentary filmmakers Richard Leacock and Don Pennebacker in New York. In 1970, he started his own independent film company in Virginia with his wife Mimi Davenport. They are best known for a series of live action adaptations of Brothers Grimm fairytales called "From the Brothers Grimm". Their first feature film Willa: An American Snow White won the Andrew Carnegie Award in 1998.
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A presentation of the life and works of Russian narrative theorist Vladimir Propp, outlining his ideas on basic narrative structure and character profiling in narrative.
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
2. Tom Davenport
TOM DAVENPORT (FOLKSTREAMS PROJECT DIRECTOR) is an
independent filmmaker and film distributor living in
Delaplane, Virginia. He was graduated from Yale University.
He began work in film with documentary filmmakers Richard
Leacock and Don Pennebacker in New York and made his first
independent film in 1969 on the Chinese martial art of T'ai
Chi. In 1970 he returned home to rural Virginia and started an
independent film company (www.davenportfilms.com) with
his wife, co-producer and designer, Mimi Davenport. They are
best known for a series of live action American adaptations of
traditional folktales in series called "From the Brothers
Grimm". The last film in that series Willa: An American Snow
White is their first feature length film and the winner of the
Andrew Carnegie Award from the American Library Association
for "Best Children's Film of 1998.”
3. Tom Davenport
develops the creative potential for young viewers
empowers people feeling manipulated by the media
has American settings from the 17th century to present day
shows patience, cunning and courage overcome poverty,
prejudice and hardship during wars, famine and depression
has characters survive with pride and a sense of won dignity
gives viewers a sense of hope in the face of poverty,
degradation and violence
Shows hope for a better future
brings in a sense of history and oppression
has American tales about conflict with a matrilineal heritage
have historical authenticity
shows young women can assert themselves
4. Willa, An American Snow White
Set in about 1920, we have innocent
young Willa at the hands of her
stepmother, a once-famous stage
actress. But the stepmother grows
jealous of Willa's beauty and
talent, and as she descends into
insanity, demands Willa's death.
Willa escapes and instead of
joining up with a group of
dwarves, meets a traveling
medicine show, and later meets
Prince Charming in the form of a
would-be filmmaker. But the
stepmother begins to suspect....
The film has its limitations; any
low-budget independent project
will. But the settings (filmed in
rural Virginia) are lovely, and the
cast (made up largely of
Shakespearean performers from
Washington DC) does a
magnificent job.
5. Shelley Duvall
Faerie Tale Theatre (also known as Shelley Duvall's
Faerie Tale Theatre) is a multi-award winning live-
action children's television anthology series retelling
popular fairy tales. Shelley Duvall serves as narrator,
host and executive producer of the program, and
occasionally stars in episodes.
6. Zipes on Duvall’s Fairy Tale Theater
Duvall
just re-created classical tales using big-name stars,
not really innovative or truly for kids
represents everything as predictable and boring
emphasizes that performances of the actors make the
films; actors seem to have little conviction in roles or
over-dramatize. The films seem to be created for the
purpose of amusing the actors and giving them a
chance to show off
have an over-emphasis on glitzy sets and costumes
includes language that is American slang
has sexual innuendos
has no clear educational or philosophical policy
7. Bruno Bettleheim in The Uses of Enchantment
Children can learn about solutions to their own predicaments
and predicaments in society.
Fairytales carry important messages to the unconscious.
Children become familiar with the struggles going on in their
own unconscious minds (sibling rivalries, oedipal dilemmas,
separation anxiety)
Children learn to confront dilemmas instead of shying away
from them.
They identify with success (victorious heroes).
The tales build character (even the lowliest can succeed)
They reinforce the fears that the parents reject or overlook,
believing that will alleviate the dilemmas.
8. More Bettleheim
Children can benefit from reading about small vulnerable children
who suffer from adults’ tyranny and survive.
Savage monsters and brutal punishments appeal to children who
feel helpless and small. They can become the powerful
monsters/witches themselves. They can administer the
punishments in their minds themselves.
Folktales create scenarios in which the heroes and heroines are
drawn to what is forbidden to them (lust, greed, riches,
gluttony) similar to the way in which children are drawn to the
forbidden.
The death of a parent is one of the most agonizing fears of small
children. Folktales help children to imagine a situation in which
they can survive such a loss.
The abused child in the folktale may represent the child who feels
neglected and misunderstood by parents and sibling in real life.
The ultimate success of the child represents the conviction of
the child that he can become a recognized hero who deserves a
better fate.
9. Vladimir Propp’s Common Folktale elements
One family member leaves home. (death or departure of younger or
older people)
The hero or heroine is forbidden to do some action and the hero or
heroine violates a forbidden order.
The victim submits to deception and unwittingly helps the enemy. A
preliminary misfortune is caused by a deceitful agreement.
The villain causes harm or injury to a member of the family. Can be
a threat.
One family member either lacks something or desires to have
something (lack of wealth or means of existence common)
The hero or heroine leaves home.
10. The hero or heroine acquires a magical agent. (Acquisition of a helper
or a gift.)
The hero or heroine is transferred, delivered, or led to the whereabouts
of an object or a designated place.
The villain is defeated.
The hero or heroine returns.
A false hero or heroine presents unfounded claims.
A difficult task is proposed to the hero or heroine.
The hero or heroine is recognized and the false hero/ heroine is
exposed.
The hero or heroine is given a new appearance.
The villain is punished. (The villain can also be pardoned.)
The hero or heroine is married and ascends to the throne.
13. In groups, analyze the characters according to
Themes, Propp’s and Bettleheim’s theories
"Hansel and Gretel" 149-152
“Little Red Riding Hood” 23-24
"Rapunzel" 378 - 380
"The Magic Orange Tree" 353 - 356
The Mother of the Waters 356 - 358
The Water of Life 380 – 382
Vasilissa the Fair 359 – 362
“Jack and the Beanstalk” 394-397
14. Homework
Read:
Realism and Children’s Literature 424 -427
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 63 – 76
Pippi Longstocking 170 – 172
The Wonderful World of Oz 448-453
Charlotte’s Web 468 – 472
A Wrinkle in Time 478-495
The Little Mermaid 892-902