Tatar on Fairy Tale

This is an extra compact overview of the subject writer's book on Cinderella.

What did you find most interesting about Tatar's (1999) introduction to the Cinderella tale?

In Tatar's (1999) INTRODUCTION: Cinderella, it was very interesting for me to learn that in various versions of the story fathers are given a passive or even absent role while mothers are being complicit. Tatar says in may stories “mothers are the real villains”[1].  Tatar explains that the carelessness of mother in asking her husband not to marry unless finding someone better than her leads to sexual relations between her husband and daughter. The condition set by the mother provokes the incestuous desires of the father because the only one who is superior to his wife is his daughter. And the passive role is an effort to exonerate the father.

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[1] Tatar, INTRODUCTION: Cinderella, 105.

MEMO

To:          EFS Class Afternoon 

From:      Taqi 

Date:      26/03/2015

Subject:  Punctuality 

For a few weeks, there has been a problem with the students not coming on time.  At first, it was taught that the problem might be interim, but gradually it has been noticed that some students still have late attendance.

Coming on time shows respect to the teacher, classmates and ourselves. When you come on time, you are following the principles and shows your commitments with regards to the rules. Being on time also means that you admire your teacher and classmates because you are not making them wait for long and you or not disturbing by your late entering into the class. By coming on the time you also fulfilling with your own tasks and preventing of wasting the resources you’ve already provided for your education.

Let's all make an effort to come on time. There are many ways to prevent late attendance in class. First of all, you need to be organised. If you are using public transport, make sure to plan it in advance. By using an online application you can simply find out when the train is leaving and how long it will take for you to get to the college.  If you drive, leave your house a bit earlier so you will have plenty of time in case of a traffic jam. 

All classmates should be advised that the class is not happy with interruption anymore, so please be punctual. 

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 at Utamata, Transkie, South Africa. His birth name Rolihiahia, means 'stirring up trouble' a name which proved to be most apt, for Mandela felt from the start a burning anger against the 'apartheid' laws which discriminated against black South Africa.

As a young child, Mandela had to work herding cattle but fortunately he was latter given a scholarship and sent away to school, and eventually he studied Law at Johannesburg. 

Mandela experienced more of the injustice of apartheid do he joined the African National Congress and led peaceful protest. in 1960, after 69 young protesters were gunned down by the police, Mandela decided to protest more forcibly. He joined a secret organisation called /Spare of the Nation' which used to sabotage government property. 

Mandela was a wanted man. He went 'underground' and used false disguises names. However, in the 1962 he was caught. He was tried and sentenced to 5 years gaol, but there was a second trial and, he was sent to gaol for life. 

At his trial, Mandela said, ' I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and achieve. But if need be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.'

Many supporters all over the world hoped that Mandela would be freed to work toward his vision for South Africa.  They rejoice when he was set free in 1090 and again when he was elected President in South Africa's first democratic election. 

The importance of fantasy for children and young adults (YA)

 This is an outline of the below article by Pierce.

Fantasy: Why Kids Read It, Why Kids Need It. Pierce, Tamora. School Library Journal. Oct 1993. 39, 10. Education Magazine Archive. pg. 50.  

1.     YAs are responsive, idealistic, and imaginative. Haven’t experienced the harshness or reality and haven’t lost their “revolutionary derives” such as emotional energy, time, and dreams.

2.     Their responsive potentials are the seeds of great visions for the future, but they need fuel to spark. That fuel can be found in myth, fairy tales, dreams, legends, and fantasy. These genres have nothing to do with reality but challenge the way things are and touch the realm of “what if”, therefore, welcomed by YAs.

3.     Challenging and the desire to see beyond the real world lead to imagine alternative ways of thinking. In such a speculative world everything can be mutable, and YAs’ quests will influence them for further speculation when they become adults.

4.     Fantasy empowers. Although it may negate bad traits, it always provides with trails while never heroic -if good fantasy.

5.     In fantasy, those perceived unimportant are vital players. In Pawn of Prophecy the ordinary character shifts to hero. YAs can be recognised in such an instance.

6.     More importantly, in fantasy weak and strong are equally treated.

7.     Fantasy may help the member of dysfunctional families to get rid of their tough times.