TY - JOUR
T1 - A Study of Three Animals in some European Fairy Tales
AU - 孟, 丞書(MONTONERI Bernard)
AU - 黃, 秀玲(Shio-Ling HUANG)
PY - 2006/5
Y1 - 2006/5
N2 - This article will discuss about the attribution of human characteristics and behavior to animals in children's stories. The use of anthropomorphized animals has an old tradition in literature. They are used to portray stereotypical characters. From the Antiquity to the 21^(st) century, European stories such as fables, fairy tales and contemporary children books have captivated the imagination. In these stories, animals are used to criticize human behavior and to tell moral lessons. However, because of some bad characteristics attributed to them, some animals, like the wolf, have suffered and been persecuted.
AB - This article will discuss about the attribution of human characteristics and behavior to animals in children's stories. The use of anthropomorphized animals has an old tradition in literature. They are used to portray stereotypical characters. From the Antiquity to the 21^(st) century, European stories such as fables, fairy tales and contemporary children books have captivated the imagination. In these stories, animals are used to criticize human behavior and to tell moral lessons. However, because of some bad characteristics attributed to them, some animals, like the wolf, have suffered and been persecuted.
U2 - 10.6615/HAR.200605.48.17
DO - 10.6615/HAR.200605.48.17
M3 - Article
SN - 1025-0662
SP - 191
EP - 204
JO - 弘光學報 = Hungkuang Academic Review
JF - 弘光學報 = Hungkuang Academic Review
IS - 48
ER -