english fairy tales the blue belt part 2

1 Giant 2 British Fairy Tales Fairy Tale 4 Literature The Giant's Garden

The giant was a classic image in British fairy tales, usually depicted as a tall, powerful, cruel and heartless monster. In literature, the image of giants was often used to describe strong subjects such as courage, strength, revenge, etc.

One popular English fairy tale is 'Cinderella'. It tells the story of a kind - hearted girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but finally gets to go to the ball with the help of her fairy godmother and marries the prince. Another is 'Snow White', where a beautiful princess is envied by her wicked stepmother and has to flee into the forest. 'Little Red Riding Hood' is also well - known, which is about a girl on her way to visit her grandmother and meets a big bad wolf.

In 'Cinderella', the moral is that kindness will be rewarded. Despite all the hardships she faced, her good heart led her to a better life. In 'The Three Little Pigs', it teaches us the importance of hard work and planning. The pigs that built solid houses were safe from the wolf. 'Little Red Riding Hood' warns us about the dangers of talking to strangers.

New English fairy tales often have vivid and colorful illustrations. For example, in 'The Gruffalo', the pictures really bring the characters to life.

Fairy tales English stories can improve vocabulary. For example, in 'Cinderella', words like 'pumpkin', 'fairy godmother' are introduced. They also teach moral lessons. In 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', it shows the importance of honesty. Moreover, they enhance creativity as the magical settings and characters in stories like 'Alice in Wonderland' inspire kids to think outside the box.

One characteristic is the use of simple language. This makes it accessible for English learners. For example, new fairy tales often use common words and short sentences.

One interesting fairy tale is 'Cinderella'. It's about a kind - hearted girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but finally gets to go to the ball with the help of her fairy godmother and marries the prince. Another is 'Snow White'. The beautiful Snow White is envied by the wicked queen and runs away into the forest, where she meets seven dwarfs. Eventually, she is awakened by a prince's kiss.

A plot with a clear beginning, middle and end is vital. In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Jack's journey up the beanstalk and his encounters with the giant form the plot. Symbols are also elements. In 'Rapunzel', her long hair can be seen as a symbol of her captivity and also her connection to the outside world.

One of the main themes is sacrifice. For example, in 'The Little Mermaid', Ariel sacrifices her voice and her life in the sea to pursue her love for the prince. Another theme is transformation. In 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast transforms back into a prince because of Belle's love. And kindness is also a big theme. Cinderella's kind nature is what makes the prince fall in love with her.