Author Archives: glocurto

While reflecting on this course and what I have learned, I think that fairy tales do matter. They give everyone, not only children, a source of entertainment, inspiration, and help to make the world around us understandable. Additionally, in the … Continue reading →

Giana LoCurto and Daniella Graffeo Once upon a time, there was a castle on the peak of the highest mountain in a small village. The castle was surrounded by a large fence, a gate, and tall bushes, which kept the … Continue reading →

There have been many versions of Beauty and The Beast throughout the years, but one motif/theme that is constant is the idea of stereotypical beauty. In Maria Tartar’s version and in the Disney version, Belle/Beauty is a beautiful girl, who … Continue reading →

My favorite fairy tale is ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Belle is my favorite princess, and the overall story is my favorite of all Disney tales.