The present bachelor thesis deals with the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin and its central question "Who is the man behind the tale?" Based on a description of the characteristics of myths, folktales and fairy tales the various versions of Rumpelstiltskin in different countries are discussed and compared. Furthermore, the psychological aspects of Rumpelstiltskin are analyzed in detail.
Index
1. Introduction
2. Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales
3. The Brothers Grimm
4. The Story about Rumpelstiltskin.
4.1. The Plot
4.2. Analyses
4.3. Is the story orally transmitted?
4.4. Is the story traditional in form?
4.5. Is the story variational?
5. Versions of Rumpelstiltskin in different countries
6. Folktale Interpretation of Rumpelstiltskin
7. Psychological aspects
8. Summary
9. List of references
-
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X. -
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X. -
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X. -
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X. -
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X. -
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X. -
Upload your own papers! Earn money and win an iPhone X.