Is the Wolf suffering from Womb Envy?

After reading Maria Tatar lay out several interpretations of LRRH, I tend to agree with the psychoanalytical version. She states that the wolf is "suffering from womb envy" and that this is the reason why he eats LRRH to cover for his "desire to concieve." The wolf is intimidated by the woman's superiority, that is to bear children.  So in order to be the stronger one, he eats both grandmother and LRRH. In the end it all comes down to jealously and the fact that he will never be able to have children and women can.

Works Cited: 

Tartar, Maria. Introduction: Little Red Riding Hood. 1785. Print. 

Is Little Red Riding Hood to Blame?

I agree with Perrault's and the Grimm's version of LRRH. I'm not necessarily happy with the outcome, but I do agree with it. LRRH is never given an age, but as the story is written it sounds as though she isn't older than 15. Girls are very naive and gullible. There is never any threat of the wolf until he eats the grandmother. As LRRH approaches the wolf the first time there is no danger and she doesn't feel as though she's in any danger. Therefore, her being naive caused her downfall.


Works Cited:


Brother's Grimm. Little Red Cap. 1812. Print. 



Perrault, Charles. Little Red Riding Hood. 1697. Print. 

Who is Little Red Riding Hood?

This picture was taken from werewolves.com. I chose this picture because it depicts Little Red Riding Hood as the heroine rather than the victim. She is strong and powerful and looks like she gets what she wants.  Below I have also attached a picture that I drew myself some time back depicting Little Red Riding Hood as very brave and strong but in the end she eventually needs the help of a huntsman. I just wanted to share this with everyone.

Has Disney Ruined the Fairytale?

According to Jack Zipes, Disney has ruined the fairytale in his essay, "Breaking the Spell." Through the use of technology and its advances Disney has recreated many of the classic fairytales into animated motion pictures. In doing so, he is taking away from people's imaginations. The original fairytales are being transformed into softer stories that are more geared toward children and that people can now relate to. He has made them comical and more realistic. 

I agree with Zipes. Yes, Disney has made them more geared for children, but you are losing a lot but making them animated films. There is a beauty about reading something and imagining your own version of that story. When you watch something now, it's going to change you perspective of the tale entirely and one might not even be interested in reading the original anymore.  


Works Cited: 

Zipes, Jack. “Breaking the Spell.” 332-352. Print.