How does this variation of the typical ATU 425 tale split the concept of romantic love (heterosexual) into heterosexual passion (eros) and homosocial bonding (phileo)?
Is this a reversal of "Eros and Psyche" (which is creating that ideal in Greek culture)?
How do the illustrations modify the meaning of the tale?
Consider Fernande Biegler's illustration (p121)
How old is the princess in the tale? In these illustrations? How does that impact our interpretation of the message?
“The Ugly Duckling"
Who wrote this fairy tale?
Where was it published?
How does transformation work in this tale?
Who is transformed?
Why?
How?
Why does this matter?
Could we imagine a similar (19th century) fairy tale with a female protagonist?
Discussion Questions: Seeking Transformation
How do these narratives of transformation relate to the enchanted spouse tales we've read so far?