Spruill 1
Denzell Spruill
K. Gaspari
English 9
2 December 2011
Short Story Essay
In the story of “The Werewolf”. Little red riding hood was on her way to her
grandma’s house to bring food but on the way she saw a big wolf the beast was charging
at her until she drew out her knife. She then cut off the werewolf’s paw and it went off
limping with a trail of blood. By the time the time she got there her grandmother was sick
As she went to cover it up the paw fell out and it was no longer a paw but a hand. That’s
when she noticed it was her grandmother’s hand.
Literary elements
Dynamic character- is the character who changes throughout the story.
This is important because it makes the reader interested.
Suspense- is the feeling of tension that keeps the reader interested.
This element is important because it keeps the reader wondering.
Stated theme- is the message expressed directly by the author.
This element is important because it teaches you a lesson.
Reflection paragraph
I liked the fact that they put ‘little red riding hood’ in a different way. Because of
the fact that the brothers grim added a much more exciting suspense to the story.
My opinion on the book is that it needs a better theme because it just dose not make much
sense. I would not recommend this to a friend because it lacks horror and not much
suspense. Plus do to the fact that this story is sort of like a nursery rhyme instead of a
horror story.