Review Short Story "Sleeping Beauty"



Tittle : Sleeping Beauty
Writer : Sarah Frank

    Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale about a prince, a princess, an evil witch and how good always triumphs over evil.The fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" revolves around a princess who is cursed to fall into a deep sleep and can only be awakened by the kiss of true love. The story begins with the birth of the princess and the celebration that follows, during which she is cursed by an evil fairy to stick her finger into a shaft and fall into a hundred years of sleep. Despite her parents' efforts to prevent the curse, the princess eventually pricks her finger and falls asleep, along with the rest of the kingdom. 
    Years later, a prince found the sleeping princess and was mesmerized by her beauty. He kissed her, broke the spell and woke her up, along with the entire kingdom. The prince and princess then got married and lived happily ever after.


Pros of the "Sleeping Beauty" tale :
  1. The story of "Sleeping Beauty" has been passed down from generation to generation and remains a beloved fairy tale.
  2. Moral lessons: The story often teaches important lessons such as the consequences of actions, the power of true love, and the victory of good over evil.
  3. Interesting plot: The story captivates readers with suspense, magic, and romance.
  4. Memorable characters: Characters like Princess Aurora, Prince Charming, and Maleficent.

Cons of the story "Sleeping Beauty":

1. Gender roles: The story portrays female characters as passive and waiting to be rescued by a prince, reinforcing gender stereotypes.

2. Lack of freedom: Sleeping Beauty has little freedom in the story, as she only spends most of her time sleeping or under a spell.

3.The story includes violence and dark themes such as curses, attempted murder, and violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences, especially children.

4. Unrealistic expectations of love: the view and assumption that true love can solve all problems can lead to unrealistic expectations in relationships.


Source : https://storiestogrowby.org/story/sleeping-beauty-fairy-tale-story-bedtime-stories-for-kids/

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