Thumbelina

Genre: Folktale

Review: I just love the story of Thumbelina so much! It shows a lot of good qualities that are relatable today for children and youth. This story is a folktale because it is retold by the author Deborah Hautzig and has been retold for many generations with different emphasis' on different parts of the story. The emphasis for this particular Thumbelina is two part; caring for others, but also doing what is right for yourself and the best thing for you. Luckily, she finds a way out of difficult situations because of the relationship she made with a bird, of whom she cared for and nursed back to health.

Character: Thumbelina is a round character because she learns from her experiences. We don't know much about her from the show more story, other than the fact that she is a very small person. I characterized her has round because, like I said before, she learns from her experiences and finally stands up for herself in the end to do what is best for her. Most of the story she does what pleases others and just deals with it, but when a friend comes back for her and encourages her to be herself and do what's best for her, she takes it and begins to live the life she wanted.

Media: Watercolor show less