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Fairy Tales: Tricksters, Fools, and Villains
July 2022 Confirmed
Precepted by
Pilar Barrera.
In this module, we will examine fairy tales about tricksters and villains. We will discuss questions such as: why are tricksters important? What is the role of villains? What are some recurring themes in these tales? Stories to be discussed include “Hansel and Gretel”, “Bluebeard”, “Hans in Luck”, “Momotaro, the Peach Boy”, “The Bremen Musicians”, “The Old Woman and the Tramp”, and “The Tinder Box”.
Required Texts
Readings will be supplied.
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Days and Times
Meeting Wednesdays & Fridays @5:00 PM (Eastern Time), starting July 1