Unit B
Activity 3
Remakes that reinvent the tales
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Group 1 The Little Mermaid
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The Little Mermaid
That night when everyone was asleep the Little Mermaid sat by the shore waiting for the dawn. She knew that this was her last night alive and that soon the sun would rise. Suddenly, from out of the waves, five silvery figures rose up in the moonlight. It was the Little Mermaid's sisters. “Quick,” said the oldest sister. “You can still save yourself. The witch has given us this magic knife. Kill the prince. Plunge the knife into his heart and when his warm blood splashes on your feet they will grow into a tail and you will become a mermaid again. Hurry little sister. The sun is nearly rising.” The Little Mermaid took the knife and ran to the prince's bedroom. She looked at him as he slept beside his new wife. One blow with the knife, and then she would be free. How she longed to be once more with her father and her sisters under the sea! She looked at the sharp knife. She looked at the prince. She still loved him, so she went to the window...and threw the knife far out into the sea. In the morning the prince ordered his servants to search high and low but no sign of the Little Mermaid was ever found. The prince was very sad and would often sit on the beach late at night missing his little friend. And sometimes he would look at the bubbles on the water shining in the moonlight and almost think he saw her face.
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Vidéo associée
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Fairy tales began as oral stories and spread across Europe before being written down by French and German authors. In the Victorian era, fairy tales gained immense popularity in England. Writers like Joseph Jacobs collected traditional tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk to preserve British heritage. These versions became popular in Britain and America, where they evolved to reflect local culture. In the 20th century, films by Disney helped bring fairy tales to a global audience.
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If you could choose one classic story to be retold as a modern adaptation, which story would it be and how would you reimagine it? Write your idea in one or two sentences.
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Questions
You are in charge of one tale.
1
Compare the representation of the main character in the classic tale and the modern adaptation. What differences do you notice?
2
What visual or cinematic choices in the trailer influence how we perceive the story or characters?
3
What themes are emphasized in each version? How do these themes reflect the time period they were created in? Go online and research the stories and their context if needed.
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4
What common changes do you notice across all three modern adaptations? Why do you think these changes were made?
5
Which adaptation do you think was the most effective at modernizing the story while keeping its core elements? Why?
6
Did any of the modern adaptations surprise you with their approach to the story or characters? Why?
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Write a review of the new movie.
You just watched the remake of your favorite Disney tale, you write a review about it. Start with your overall impression: did the movie live up to your expectations or fall flat? Compare the main character in the original tale and the new adaptation: what changed, and was it for the better? Highlight what you loved (or didn't), whether it's the visuals, music, or storyline. Finally, wrap up with your honest recommendation. Should we rush to see it or give it a pass?
You just watched the remake of your favorite Disney tale, you write a review about it. Start with your overall impression: did the movie live up to your expectations or fall flat? Compare the main character in the original tale and the new adaptation: what changed, and was it for the better? Highlight what you loved (or didn't), whether it's the visuals, music, or storyline. Finally, wrap up with your honest recommendation. Should we rush to see it or give it a pass?
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