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I believe that fairy tales shape us into the people we are. All of us have grown up hearing various kinds of fairy tales with so many different characteristics and components to each story. Fairy tales and fables teach us … Continue reading →

Fairy Tales play a significant role in our lives, from childhood through adulthood. People may not always realize the stories we are told when we are children play lasting impacts on our lives infused into our goals, our values and … Continue reading →

Over my time in the Folk Tales: Secrets & Sorcery class, I’ve come to realize that fairy tales do matter because their lessons are timeless. When we read them as children, we were able to derive lessons from them like … Continue reading →

As this semester comes to a close, I’m reflecting on all that I have learned from this semester. From my time in SJC -100, I’ve learned more about cultures around the world, the origin of folktales, how society was in … Continue reading →

            Fairy tales do matter not only in children’s lives, but also as you mature into adulthood. When you are a child you view fairy tales as a silly, light-hearted story that emphasizes important life … Continue reading →

Ever since I was a child I have been familiar with fairytales, but throughout this semester I have learned more about fairy tales than I can imagine. Fairy tales have many different purposes, one of these purposes is entertainment. Although … Continue reading →

Through this course, I have developed a deeper understanding and appreciation for fairy tales. I enjoyed learning about tales that I have not heard of before, such as “The Juniper Tree.” I also enjoyed learning about the original versions of … Continue reading →

     I personally thought that the SJC-100H class, Folk Tales: Secrets and Sorcery, was very interesting. The topics and ideas that we talked about really grabbed my attention and made me have a deeper understanding regarding fairy tales. I … Continue reading →

Why do fairy tales matter? I think that fairy tales matter because they offer us an escape from reality. In a fairy tale a poor housemaid can marry a prince, beasts can be redeemed and animals can talk. Fairytales appeal … Continue reading →

Classic fairytales are the stories that have inspired many popular forms of media around us today. Fairytales are all around us, and are not going to disappear. These stories, new or old, are meant for people of any age group … Continue reading →