An adult - literary adaptation might involve changing the point of view. Instead of the traditional third - person narrative, it could be told from the wolf's perspective. The wolf might have his own reasons for his actions, like being a lonely creature in a world that doesn't understand him. This would add a new layer of complexity and make the readers question their initial assumptions about the characters in the story.
In a literary sense, it could be rewritten with a more complex narrative. For example, the characters could have deeper backstories. Little Red Riding Hood could be a young woman with a troubled past, and the wolf could be a symbol of her inner demons. The forest could represent her mind, full of confusion and danger.
It can be adapted by making the themes more complex. For instance, instead of just good vs evil, it could be about the blurred lines between naivete and trust. Little Red Riding Hood as an adult might trust too easily in a new acquaintance (the wolf - like character) in a big city setting. This could lead to her getting into trouble, like in a financial or relationship sense.
One way is to emphasize the wolf's brutality. Instead of just scaring Little Red Riding Hood, the wolf could be shown torturing its victims in a more detailed and gory way. Another aspect could be to make the forest seem even more menacing. Add strange noises, dark shadows that seem to move on their own, and a general feeling of malevolence.
A modern horror take on 'Little Red Riding Hood' might involve technology. For example, the wolf could be a cyber - stalker, using modern surveillance to track Little Red Riding Hood's every move. The grandma's house could be a high - tech fortress that has been hacked by the wolf, and Little Red Riding Hood has to outwit the digital threats as well as the physical ones. This would bring a new level of horror to the classic story by mixing old - fashioned scares with modern fears of technology.
She could be made more assertive. Instead of being naive and easily tricked, she can be a clever girl who immediately senses something wrong with the wolf's disguise.
She was portrayed as a very innocent girl. For example, she was easily distracted by the beauty of the forest and the flowers on her way to her grandmother's house.
The wolf interacts by tricking Little Red Riding Hood. It asks her where she is going and then races ahead to the grandmother's house.
We could also have Little Red Riding Hood be part of a community project. She is taking some homemade goodies to her grandmother as part of a 'Share with the Elderly' initiative. Along the way, she meets other kids who are also doing good deeds in the forest, like planting trees or building birdhouses. It promotes the idea of community spirit and kindness among children.
The idea of an 'adult' Little Red Riding Hood story often involves inappropriate themes. However, we can create a more mature and positive version. In this version, Little Red Riding Hood has grown up and now uses her wits and courage in a different way. Instead of being a naive girl in the forest, she is a protector of the forest. She teams up with the woodsman not just to save herself from the wolf, but to safeguard the entire forest ecosystem. They work together to educate the local villagers about sustainable forestry and protecting the wildlife. So it becomes a story about environmental protection and maturity.
The wolf deceives Little Red Riding Hood by starting a friendly conversation. He asks her where she is going, and she innocently tells him she is going to her grandmother's. Then he uses this information to get to the grandmother's house first.
Another way to change the story is to focus on the wolf's perspective. What if the wolf was not inherently evil but was starving and desperate? The story could then be about understanding and forgiveness rather than just good versus evil. Little Red Riding Hood could show compassion and find a way to help the wolf rather than it being a simple case of the wolf being defeated.