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77 pages 2 hours read

Neil Gaiman

Stardust

Neil GaimanFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1999

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Short Answer

1. What genre elements do classic fairy tales have in common? Consider the broad components of stories in your response: plot, character, setting, theme, and point of view.

Teaching Suggestion: Once students begin their discussion, it may be beneficial to broaden the examples to include motifs common to cross-cultural stories and symbols that have become intrinsically connected with the fairy-tale genre (for example: magic mirrors, glass slippers, spinning wheels), including morals or values that are regularly communicated through fairy tales.

2. What is the “Hero’s Journey” story archetype? If you are not familiar with this idea, think about books and films you’ve experienced in which a hero figure plays a key role.

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