Post by Amy-Lee Gillard from ,,The Mean Giant''

Darnton
I believe that Darnton was more successful than Bettelheim at explaining how fairy tales are more than merely children’s entertainment. Darnton explores the fact that although the settings of fairy tales are never specifically given, they usually maintain a close relationship to the culture in which they originated. This connection to the time and place in which they were created makes fairy tales innately historical. Even though they do not describe specific historical events, they can offer insight into the values and influences of the past. In addition to the historical insight offered by the origins of fairy tales, the way in which they continue to adapt to contemporary culture throughout the ages can serve as a sort of timeline for changes in societal values and norms within a culture. Fairy tales may often be a child’s first experience learning about the history and values of his or her culture.
Posted by AmyLee120 at 9:22 PM