Why?...

For my first year seminar I chose Grimm to Disney because I have always enjoyed fairytales as a child and even today. As a child I’ve always seen fairytales as an interesting story filled with many lessons such as: being kind to others, staying focused, and to be strong. I have heard of the Grimm versions of some stories, but I never took the time to read them. I have avoided reading the Grimm versions because the thought of corrupting my childhood memories frightened me. Afraid to find out the stories I once knew had a totally different ending or story line.  

During this course, I hope to accomplish a better understanding of the origin of the different fairytales. Through this class, I will finally be able to read the original “fairytales” that are used as a base for the happier and upbeat Disney movies. During this semester, I also hope to gain better writing and analytical skills to demonstrate the comparison and differences between the Disney version and the German descent origin story.  

My favorite fairytale would have to be Princess and the Frog because I love the determination and the passion, she has to pursue her dreams of owning her own restaurant. In Princess and the Frog, you learn to never give up, to keep going, and pushing along through all the problems that seem to appear along the way. When I first seen the movie, I watched it on replay for a whole month straight every day. She also seemed relatable to me because she looked like me. This movie was filled with lessons, laughter, and joyful moments. My favorite moment in this movie would be when they go visit Mama Odie in hopes of her turning them back into humans. She explained the advice for each of them through one of my favorite songs, “Dig A Little Deeper.”