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DE + =
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DE + = DECONSTRUCTION
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+ ALISM =
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+ ALISM = STRUCTURALISM
 LESSON 3:

WRITING AND
DECONSTRUCTIONS OF
CLASSICAL TALES
PREPARED BY: MARY HOPE
MONTERO
DEMI DEANA PASTOR
 DECONSTRUCTION - this developed into a method for
reading a literary piece and and theory of literary criticism.
Through understanding the process of deconstruction in
the field of literature sets off an opportunity for advancing
the elements in the narrative of many children and
adolescents classical tales towards rewriting these literary
works into transformed masterpiece that present the
realities of modern society.
 STRUCTURALISM- was first emerged in France in the
1950s and generally pertained to the idea of
understanding the world structures; relationships
between categories and subcategories, whole and parts.
According to STRAUSS, He found that these mythologies are
similar in many things, and thus he sought to categorize and
organize these into meaningful structures. It resulted in the
development of the concept of a binary opposition which
indicates that the oppositional relationship of two words or
ideas determines the meaning of each.
 Jacques Derrida initially introduced the concept of
deconstruction in literature, intending to expose the
undermine the embedded western structure and ideas in
many literary texts. Later, it was developed into a method
in reading a literary piece and theory for literary criticism. It
challenges the structuralist theory for its dependence on
the language systems as perfect instrument in determining
limitations, coherence, and definitive meaning of literary
piece.
There are three procedures in Derrida's deconstructive
literary criticism.

1.Inverting the hierarchy

2. Deconstructing firmly definitive limitations or margins

3. Analysis of inherent rhetoricity.
 Rewriting/ Deconstruction of classical
tales
As a form of literary criticism, deconstruction address the political and social
issues surrounding several book challenges among children and adolescents
literary pieces. As a review, conservative groups, minority groups, or individuals
challenge certain books based on culturally or socially offensive content, brutal
and violent matters.
The way classical tales portray or present women has persisted for decades,
mainly on how princesses always needs saving and how beauty goes with the
excellent character. Mostly, tales present women as weak and passive, incapable
of defending themselves, and great possessing exceptional beauty. Many even
accuse the concept of beauty propagated in the tales as the contributing factors
to the insecurities among young adults nowadays.
 REWRITING THE CLASSICAL TALES IN THE BIG
SCREEN
The development of technology presents the opportunities of rewriting the
favorite
classical tales in motion pictures and film. The Walt Disney Company is one of the
prominent entity in such industry.
Snow white and the seven dwarfs in 1937.
They have rewritten the story in a manner

that would be acceptable, romantic and

enchanting to young audiences.
 Beauty and the Best presented the
modern deconstruction of Belle's
infused in the story's old setting. Her
role is essential it shows that she will
do everything she can to provide the
needs of her father. It also reflect in
our society that we will do everything
we can for our family and love one's.
 Cinderella portrays as brave enough to remain kind
despite her adversities, she can still communicate
her beliefs through the essence of kindness because
despite all the struggles from her stepmother and
stepsister, she remained kind and humble. The film
integrate a touched of modern structure and culture
in the classical tales.