Eng 125 Introduction to Literature: Week1 Essay Example

avoid being caught. By targeting a little girl and having her reveal the location of her grandmother's house, the wolf exhibits its cunning nature. Would it not seem strange if a stranger told you they were going to the same private residence as you? Would it not be even more suspicious if they instructed you to take a longer route for no apparent reason? A mere child would not think much of it given their limited knowledge and innocence.

The wolf's immoralities are justified based on his character and the representation of his desire. Sexual undertones are used repeatedly in reference to the wolf's eating habits. The wolf not only ate the grandmother, but "immediately fell upon the good woman" (Clugston, 2010, p. 73). Although the wolf had the chance to eat Little Red however he pleased, he decides to wait in the grandmother's bed and requests her to "come get into bed with me" (Clugston, 2010, p.).

The mother made a little red riding hood for the young girl, symbolizing her purity and innocence. The hood suited the young girl and she wore it always. It represented her purity that the wolf desired. This was his main goal throughout the story. After tricking the young girl, she took off her clothes and got into bed, as the wolf had instructed (Clugston, 2010, p.).

According to Clugston (2010, p. 74), the wicked wolf attacked Little Red Riding Hood and devoured her entirely, mentioning the wolf's large body parts.

Ultimately, the wolf fulfilled his desires for a meal and sexual satisfaction, while Little Red Riding Hood's family symbolizes goodness. The wolf represents evil and deceit. It cannot be

justified that the young girl should bear the burden of her grandmother's and her own ill fate since she was unaware of any wrongdoing. The author explicitly states that Red's mother and grandmother deeply love her but failed to educate her about the dangers and wickedness of the world. Regardless of interpretation, the theme remains clear: refrain from talking to strangers and avoid venturing out alone.

References

1. Clugston, R. W. (2010). Journey into literature. San Diego, California: Bridgepoint Running Header;