Elizabeth Andrade

Dr. Meadows
LAE 4424

Literary Analysis

Traditional Literature
Jack and the Beanstalk
By: Steven Kellog

Bibliographic Information:
Kellogg, S. (1991). Jack and the Beanstalk. New York: Morrow Junior Books.
Plot: Jack and his mom are very poor so she sends him out to sell their cow so they can eat. Jack comes
home with what he was told were magic beans. The beans grow over night and grow a beanstalk that
leads to the sky. There lived an ogre and his wife. Jack went up three times and stole money, a hen that
laid golden eggs and a gold harp.
Setting: The ogres home
Theme:

Good vs Evil
Courage

Characterization:
Jack- A defiant but brave boy
Style: Fairy tale
Point of View: Third person
Reflections: Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic book that all children should read. It teaches them that
you need to be humble and that you cant always fix your mistakes.

Cinderella and the Beanstalk

By: Hilary Robinson

Bibliographic Information:
Robinson, H., & Sanfilippo, S. (n.d.). Cinderella and the beanstalk.
Plot: Jack and Cinderella Climb up a beanstalk and encounter a giant fairy god mother. They need her
help to get to the ball!
Setting: The fairy godmothers home
Theme:
Friendship
Perseverance

Characterization:

Jack
Cinderella
Style: Rhyming
Point of View: Third person
Reflections: This is a short and simple rhyming book that is perfect for a read aloud!