Modern Fables GROUP 1 Gapol, Precious Angel Elas, Franshelle Zoe Clorion, Frenz Djaxxas Ramchand, Andrea Nicole Macasinag, Jamie Anne What is Fables? It is a short tale or story that tells a moral lesson. Its characters are usually composed of personified animals or objects like household items that came to life and/or parts of nature. Regardless of what the character is, in fables, they are given anthromorphic qualities to make them think and act like humans. Fables are fictional tales modeled in real life circumstances, the behavior of people and their character in their given circumstances. These tales aim to highlight human follies and weaknesses. Modern - relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. Modern fables - are short tales or stories that tells a moral lesson about the present realities or circumstances. AESOP An ancient greek storyteller born in 620 BCE. He is credited for writing, retelling and collecting appoximately 600 fables. Some of the more well-known morals credited to Aesop are: A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush Beauty is only skin deep Birds of a feather flock together Choose the lesser of two evils Every man for himself Let well alone Necessity is the mother of invention Once bitten, twice shy One good turn deserves another Slow but steady wins the race Think before you act You cannot escape your fate Examples of Modern Fables The Tale of Peter Rabbit ·The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's book by Beatrix Potter. ·Originally written in 1893, then it was printed privately in 1901 but was later made available in 1902. ·The story was originally titled The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Mister McGregor's Garden. ·The Tale of Peter Rabbit was by far her most popular, with over 45 million copies being sold worldwide. Peter Rabbit Characters Peter: Peter Rabbit is the protagonist of the story. He is a young and mischievous rabbit who doesn't listen to his mother and constantly gets into trouble. Mrs. Rabbit: Peter's mother, Mrs. Rabbit is patient and caring for her children. Her behavior towards Peter at the end of the story suggests that while she knows he doesn't always make the best choices, her first concern is always to make sure that he is okay. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-Tail: When Mrs. Rabbit warns them to only go into fields or down the lane, they obey. At the end of the story, they get to eat a full dinner while Peter has to rest from his adventure. Mr. McGregor: The story's main antagonist, Mr. McGregor is a farmer who lives near Peter's home. He has a lush and expansive garden with many vegetables. What is the Moral of the story? The moral of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit is that you should always listen to your parents. 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit is popular because, despite being a children's book, it also has a very mature theme: there are consequences to our actions and very real dangers in the world. AUTHOR Hans Augusto (H.A.) Rey, September 16, 1898 – August 26, 1977) was a German-born American illustrator and author, known best for the Curious George series of children's picture books that he and his wife Margret Rey created from 1939 (Curious George is not the main character in the book) and 1941 (Curious George is the main character in the book.) to 1966. The original series was written by the husband-andwife team of Hans Augusto (H. A.) Rey and Margret Rey.. Rey OVERVIEW: In the first book, book, George is caught by "The Man in the Yellow Hat" and taken from Africa to America where the two live together. George and the Man in the Yellow Hat become friends and are shown going on adventures together. Characters Characters Curious George - is a tailless monkey who is the protagonist of the show. He is excessively curious and often causes unintentional problems. The Man with the Yellow Hat is the man who first befriended George and also acts as his primary teacher and mentor. Chef Pisghetti is an Italian chef in the City who owns a restaurant with his wife Netti is Chef Pisghetti's wife. The Doorman is the doorman for the apartment building in which George and the Man with the Yellow Hat live. Professor Wiseman is a scientist friend of George and the Man. Mr. Glass is a man who owns a building known as "The Glass Palace" and hires window washers in the city. Steve are siblings from George's neighborhood in the city. SETTINGS City: George and the Man live in an apartment in the city. The apartment is near the Endless Park, the museum where Professor Wiseman works, and the zoo. Chef Pisghetti's restaurant is nearby, as are a donut shop, Dulson's Toy Store, Mabel's Department Store (a parody of Macy's and its erstwhile competitor Gimbels), the supermarket, and the pet shop. These are recurring locations. Country: George and the Man vacation in a small house in the country. The house is near Lake Wanasink, a stream, and a river that eventually flows past the city and to the ocean. Genre: Children’s Literature Message: The CURIOUS GEORGE series takes full advantage of this natural curiosity, using George to motivate children to expand their own investigations of the world. George's memorable adventures — from dismantling clocks to rounding up errant bunnies — offer the perfect vehicles for introducing preschoolers to key concepts in science, engineering, and math. Exploring the world around him with wonder and intrigue, George embodies the preschool child's potential in the field of science. George's desire to use his four little hands to skillfully take things apart and figure out how they work exposes children to the basic concepts of engineering. And his interactions with patterns, measurements, and geometric shapes introduces early mathematical concepts. Negative Outlook: While in many ways the Curious George series proves to be the perfect childhood companion with its inquisitive protagonist and entertaining shenanigans, the earlier books in the series prove problematic with their overt references to the abduction and forced enslavement of Africans during the slave trade and their glorification of the Man with the Yellow Hat who is celebrated as a friend and protector rather than condemned as a captor and oppressor. The series’ celebration of the oppression of an abducted monkey parallels the oppression of black Americans, making the books’ fame seemingly contradictory to the atmosphere of innocence in which modern society has deemed it necessary for children to appropriately and healthily develop. Morals/Lessons 1. Curiosity is contagious This is one of my favorite Curious George books. When George the monkey visits the library, library, he gets a little carried away - there are just so many books he wants to take home. Things get a little bit messy until the other kids catch up with him, and they all pick some books to borrow. When I read this story with my 5 year old, I remind her that it’s a good thing to show you’re interested in learning new things - it might even rub off on others! Morals/Lessons 2. There’s an adventure around every corner Whether he’s at the beach, the pet shop, or just in his own neighborhood,, Curious George is always looking to discover neighborhood something new. Now, my kids don’t just ask me 73 questions a day they want us to go and find answers together. Morals/Lessons 3. Be grateful for others The Curious George characters are great at remembering to say thank you. you. There’s even a lovely story about thank-you cards where Curious George delivers notes to all the people who help him or make him happy. This inspired some card-making in my own home, and really got my kids thinking about the people they are grateful for. Morals/Lesson 4. Curiosity can be messy This lesson might be more for me. I don’t think my kids needed any help figuring this one out! There are few Curious George books that don’t involve a mess. That’s because a lot of learning is done through experimenting, and asking those important “what happens if…” questions. Morals/Lesson I’ve learned to let go a little bit when playing, cooking or crafting with my kids. Sure, there have been some muddy shirts and many watercolors mixed together. But it’s a small price to pay for the joy on my children’s faces when they discover something new all by themselves. Morals/Lesson 5. Life is a party Curious George and The Man in the Yellow Hat celebrate every success, even when mistakes were made along the way. We’ve made it a habit in our house to celebrate every little win, whether big or small. The end of potty training for my youngest? My daughter learning to ride a scooter? A new recipe learned? You name it - any success is worthy of a celebratory trip to the park or a living room dance party! CHARLOTTE’S WEB - A popular children’s book written by E.B. White with illustrations by Garth Williams - Published in October 15, 1952 by Harper and Brother - Adapted into an animated feature by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Sagittarius Productions in 1973. - Paramount released a direct-to-video sequel, Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure, in the U.S. in 2003 - A live-action film version of E. B. White's original story was released in 2006. AUTHOR - E.B. White (Elwyn Brooks White) - An American writer - A contributing editor for the “New Yorker” magazine for fortynine years - Author of two other classic children’s books, Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan - Received several awards including a Pulitzer Prize citation, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the National Medal for Literature CHARACTERS • Wilbur A pig that was the runt of the Arables’ spring litter. Wilbur is kind but naïve and responds to the world like a child. • Charlotte A spider that lives in the doorway of the barn at Zuckerman’s farm. Charlotte is kind, knowledgeable, and wise. • Fern An eight-year-old girl who saves Wilbur from being killed as a piglet. She loves animals and spends much of her time in the Zuckermans’ barn. CHARACTERS • Mr. Zuckerman/Uncle Homer The man who buys Wilbur. Mr. Zuckerman is Fern’s uncle who agrees to buy Wilbur. • Templeton A rat that lives in the Zuckerman barn. Templeton is selfish and only does things to help others when he knows it will benefit him as well. • John Arable Fern’s father and Wilbur’s original owner. Mr. Arable is a practical farmer who focuses on hard work and providing for his farm animals and family. CHARACTERS • Mrs. Arable Fern’s mother. • Mrs. Zuckerman Mr. Zuckerman’s wife. She recognizes that Charlotte is a special spider. • Avery Fern’s brother. Avery has a lot of energy and is known to get into trouble. CHARACTERS • Lurvy The hired hand on Mr. Zuckerman’s farm. • Goose A goose in Mr. Zuckerman’s barn. • Oldest Sheep A sheep in Mr. Zuckerman’s barn. CHARACTERS • Uncle A hog at the fair. He is very big but does not have an agreeable personality. • Henry Fussie Fern’s friend. SETTING - Homer Zuckerman’s Barn CONFLICT -The planned slaughter of Wilbur - Homer Zuckerman wants to slaughter Wilbur because he was slow and weak and has low chances of surviving THEME - Friendship and sacrifice - Mortality and rebirth - The natural world - Growing up SUMMARY - https://youtu.be/Wlv4sjm_-io MORALS/LESSONS - Focuses on the beauty and love of friendship as well as the importance of choosing a true friend or a real friend. AUTHOR A.A. Milne, in full Alan Alexander Milne (born January 18, 1882, London, England—died January 31, 1956, Hartfield, Sussex) English humorist, the originator of the immensely popular stories of Christopher Robin and his toy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh Winnie-the-Pooh.. He took a degree in mathematics in 1903 and thereafter moved to London to make a living as a freelance writer CHARACTERS Christopher Robin He has a cheerful and compassionate personality and is someone whom Pooh and the others look up to. Despite being a child, he is much wiser and more mature than many of the other characters. Winnie-the-Pooh (sometimes called simply Pooh or Edward Bear) Is a good-natured, yellow-furred, honey-loving bear who lives in the Forest surrounding the Hundred Acre Wood Piglet Pooh's best friend besides Christopher Robin. In the books, he often takes his lead from Pooh unless overcome by fear which occurs more often than not. But increasingly through the stories he shows himself to be very brave when faced with a crisis and given sufficient encouragement (usually by Pooh). He is fond of "haycorns". Eeyore Pooh's ever-glum, pessimistic and sarcastic donkey friend who has trouble keeping his tail attached to his bottom, since the nail keeps falling out. Eeyore has a house made of sticks sticks,, which falls apart and has to be rebuilt. Kanga Is a female kangaroo and the doting mother of Roo. The two live in a house near the Sandy Pit in the northwestern part of the forest. Roo Is Kanga's cheerful, playful, energetic son, who moved to the Hundred Acre Wood with her. Owl Is the stuffy and talkative eldest main character who presents himself as a mentor and teacher to the others. SETTING: Hundred Acre Wood Theme The overall theme of Winnie the Pooh is the importance of forming solid, lasting friendships. With good friends, you will always have someone there to lean on, someone who will go on adventures and expeditions with you, and even someone who might invite you over for tea and a mouthful of something. Moral lesson Seize the day A bad day can become a good story, what is important is that we make the most of what we have. Undeniably profound, Pooh teaches us to take pleasure in life and seize the day.
