In every fairy tale, there is almost always a handsome prince who plays a role in the development of the plot. Now boys, by now you're probably saying "Why can't we study the action genre? I hate fairy tales..." But I promise you that once you take the time to see past the love story aspect that is inevitably in every fairy tale, you will begin to see that there is always a good fight scene or two. I have posted a number of clips from different film versions of Cinderella, each which features the "prince" character. Your task is to watch them and pick out the different characteristics that each prince brings to the scene. For those of you who are unfamiliar with these films, I have provided a brief description of the plot prior to the point in each clip. You will be asked to answer a few questions following the video clips.
Enchanted
Giselle, who was once a cartoon, magically travels to the real world (NYC). Prince Edward comes to the city to attempt to save her.
Enchanted
Giselle, who was once a cartoon, magically travels to the real world (NYC). Prince Edward comes to the city to attempt to save her.
Ella Enchanted
Ella is a peasant who has a spell cast over her which makes her obey any command. In this clip, she comes in to save Prince Char from being crowned with a crown which has been laced with poison.
Ever After
Danielle is a peasant girl who has won the affections of Prince Henry. Prince Henry comes to tell her of his feelings.
Following the clips, please answer the following questions:
BOYS-
1. What qualities is each prince lacking in the scene?
2. If you were one of these princes, which would you want to be and why?
GIRLS-
1. What qualities are similar in each prince that is shown?
2. What do you think are the most important qualities that a prince must have?
Each prince is committed to pleasing and caring for his princess. In Enchanted, it's the prince's duty to save her, whereas in Ever After, the prince is in love with his princess. I feel that dedication to a princess, and love for her is the most important quality for a prince to have.
ReplyDelete1) Each prince is in love with the girl. They all want to show her their love and give her everything they can.
ReplyDelete2) I think a prince should be kind and forgiving as is what happens in Ella Enchanted. He must also love and trust.
1. Each prince is in love with a woman and they all show their love (either by speaking it or singing it). Each prince is wearing a red frilly coat too! They are each dedicated to the woman they wish to be with. They are "rescuing" or attempting to save someone.
ReplyDelete2. A Prince must be dedicated to his "princess" and be willing to go to great lengths to be with her.