Emma Keith

Today I continued with my Andersen fairy tales readings. This unit was actually just one long story (the tale of the Little Mermaid), which was lovely with its incredible description and details. Here are my thoughts on the six-part story from this Unit B reading:  The mermaid by Edmund Dulac. Source: Wikipedia . The Little Mermaid This story is very beautiful but terribly sad (the only version I've ever seen/known is the Disney story, which has a far happier ending than this). I think it could easily be changed into a series of diary entries from the little mermaid that might accurately convey her teenage curiosity and angst, but also give readers glimpses of her thought process beyond those emotions (especially what's going on in her mind for her to sacrifice her entire life and happiness to be with the prince). It can also function as a narration device when she eventually loses her voice. I would certainly want to shorten the story — it has detail that's almost

I dearly love Hans Christian Andersen tales — I have a beautiful book somewhere at home that my dad gifted a few years ago with gorgeous illustrations accompanying the stories. I decided to read a few of his stories this week, so here are my favorites of the bunch:  The Emperor's New Suit "The Little Match Girl," by Anne Anderson. Source: Wikimedia .  Maybe the emperor and his clothes could be updated for modern times — instead of being fashion-savvy, the emperor could be a tech-savvy businessman, always reaching for the latest gadget. The swindlers could be selling him some incredible new piece of technology that of course wouldn't actually exist or be functional. Being so eager to be in the know, the businessman would take them up on their offer, making a fool of himself in front of other industry leaders when he claims the technology is working and useful.  The Brave Tin Soldier This story is very sad and sweet, and I think would be best retold from the