Sexual Symbolism in “Little Red Riding Hood”

In some of the various versions of the classic tale of “Little Red Riding Hood”, there are many symbols of sex, whether perverse of traditional. For the intents and purposes of this paper, I will analyze more specifically Charles Perrault’s version, which is considered one of the most satirical.

Illustrations of Little Red Riding Hood

I had to use this opportunity to post my all time favorite adaption of Little Red Riding Hood starring Bugs Bunny. :)

Be a Princess at all times...

In her essay “Some Day My Prince Will Come: Female Acculturation through Fairy Tale” Marcia R. Lieberman argues that the effects that classic fairytales have on young children is nothing short of acculturation.

Oral Tradition, Folk lore and Fairy Tales.

For my online course on Folk & Fairytales, we read two interesting pieces which explain the origin of folk literature  and the importance (or lack thereof) the chronology of oral tradition.