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Hunting grounds

When a setting like the woods is used in a fairy tale, the author wants us to feel something in particular. Watch Caroline Webb give us some context.

In this video, I discussed the idea of the forest or woods as a dangerous space.

Back to nature

What idea do you have of the forest, woods, or bush? How do people now think about the untamed natural environment?


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Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals

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