Wikipedia Trail: Brothers Grimm to

The Brothers Grimm

1. The Brothers Grimm: This week, I read some of the Grimm' fairy tales, and was interested to learn more about their lives and background. 
2. The Frog Prince: In this story, a princess finds her prince by kisses a cursed frog. 
3. Robin McKinley: This author wrote multiple;le adaptations of fairy tales, including an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast called Beauty, which I wrote about in several of my comments this week. 
4. Newberry Medal: This award is given to the author of the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." 

Wikipedia Trail: From The Little Mermaid to Hamilton

An Illustration of The Little Mermaid by Edmund Dulac

1. The Little Mermaid - Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale was a significant part of my reading this week. I sought out this article because I was curious as to how the Walt Disney version arose from the original fairy tale, which is incredibly different from the animated film. 
2. P.L. Travers - The Mary Poppins author criticized Hans Christian Andersen for the ending of The Little Mermaid, claiming that it blackmailed children into the belief that if they were good, they could extend their lives. 
3. Broadway - A musical adaptation of Travers' Mary Poppins opened on Broadway in 2006. This article also featured a list of shows currently playing on Broadway. 
4. Hamilton - My favorite Broadway musical, Hamilton tells the story of Found Father Alexander Hamilton. In 2016, Hamilton was nominated for 16 Tony awards, of which it won 11. 

Wikipedia Trail: Lewis Carrol to Betty in Blunderland

This week, I decided to do a Wikipedia Trail for extra credit. My trail took me from Lewis Carrol to Betty in Blunderland.

1. Lewis Carroll: Earlier this evening, I commented on a classmate's post about the Jabberwocky, and Carroll's tendency to create delightful poems from gibberish words. As a result, I decided to read more about his interests and writings outside of the Alice books, with which I was already familiar. 
2. Through the Looking Glass: However, familiarity won out, and I found myself on the page for Through the Looking Glass. I loved learning more about the Jabberwock, and especially love The Walrus and the Carpenter. 
3. The Walrus and the Carpenter: This has been one of my favorite poems since childhood; although I was creeped out by its depiction in the Walt Disney movie. From this article, I was delighted to learn that the poem was the inspiration for the Beatles' I Am the Walrus. 
4. Betty in Blunderland: This is a short film featuring Betty Boop. In the animated short, she is completing an Alice in Wonderland puzzle, when she falls asleep and dreams of her own Wonderland adventure. 

The Jabberwock