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Tale Plot Comparison and Analysis

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Please make sure that you answer the question fully proofing for spelling, grammar, and logic errors. Your essay should have at least one direct quotation that includes in-text or parenthetical citation and conforms to MLA standards, including a works cited page. Question:  In a two-page response paper explain how:  Maria Werner talks about the changes Perrault in his (17th century) version made to the much earlier original oral version of the tale written down by Delarue (see reading above), and the motivation behind the Grimms’ brothers (19th century) version of the tale. Compare and contrast these three versions of LRRH from the above readings, explaining how the variations change the focus (Note: focus not plot) of each tale.  You must draw ONLY from the assigned readings and the mini-lectures.  Charles Perrault: "Little Red Riding Hood" (France) http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0333.html#perrault Brothers Grimm: "Little Red Cap" (Germany) http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0333.html#grimm Paul Delarue Ed.: "The Story of Grandmother" (France)*. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0333.html#millien
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