Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should fairytales be retold for the changing times?
Position2 of 2

No, fairy tales should not be rewritten for the modern world

This position holds that fairy tales should not be rewritten for modern times. It argues that they are best enjoyed as they are — their endurance proof of relevance — and that traditional tales help children grasp story structure, spark imagination, and learn moral lessons.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Traditional fairy tales teach children moral lessons
    Fairy tales give children an early sense of the world by teaching valuable moral lessons and the guidelines between good and evil.
  2. Traditional fairy tales spark a child's imagination
    Traditional fairy tales capture the imagination of children and inspire them to use their own creativity.
  3. Fairy tales help a child understand the basic parts of a story
    The simplistic structure of fairy tales teaches children the basic components of stories such as the story arc of introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. This helps kids gain a better understanding of literature.