In the cartoon by Guy & Rodd, he
imagines Little Red Riding Hood as a smart young girl who tells the disguised
wolf, “My what big teeth you have! Also you’re gray and furry and clearly a
wolf…I’m not an imbecile.” Guy & Rodd drew the Wolf in a pitiful disguise
to be Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother, and draws Little Red Riding Hood
with a raised eyebrow, and a curious look on her face that leads one to believe
that she is a smart, brave young female.
I really enjoy, and like this
cartoon that depicts the classic fairy tale in a new way. The story of Little
Red Riding Hood depicts a disobedient child, who is gullible, easily tricked,
and some may say stupid, and her actions either result in death or close to death
every time. This fairy tale depicts young girls as gullible, childish, and
stupid. This is not okay. Young girls need a story that helps them to become
strong, confident, smart, brave young women. This cartoon helps girls know that
it is okay to question the obvious, and stand up for yourself in scary
situations.
I believe this cartoon is political,
and sparks a conversation for how feminists view this fairy tale. It asks the
question is this fairy tale ridiculing women, or empowering them. I think it is
very important and impactful for little girls to be told stories that empower
them, and make them believe they are strong, and capable of anything. Sadly,
some versions of the Little Red Riding Hood tale may lead some young girls to
feel gullible, manipulated, and scared. This cartoon challenges those ideas,
and I am all for it.
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