THE

STEADFAS
T TIN
SOLDIER
By: Hans Christian Andersen
 PRESENTERS

Melody April Ann M. Calinao Frieyah B. Calipayan

BSED ENGLISH 1B BSED ENGLISH 1B
DO YOU BELIEVE IN
DESTINY?
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OBJECTIVES
Provide a comprehensive understanding of the narrative elements in "The
The Steadfast Tin Soldier

1 Steadfast Tin Soldier," including characters, setting, and plot development.

Examine how elements like the tin soldier, the paper dancer, and the various
2 settings contribute to the overall message of the tale and;

Gain an appreciation for the literary significance of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier"
3 by examining its historical context, Hans Christian Andersen's storytelling style,
and how the tale reflects universal human experiences and emotions.
 BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHOR 2

• Hans Christian Andersen, born on April 2, 1805, in Odense,

Denmark, had humble beginnings as the son of a shoemaker.

• Despite the loss of his father at eleven, Andersen's ambition led

him to Copenhagen with dreams of joining the Royal Theatre.

• Struggling academically, Andersen graduated in 1828, and his first

poem, "The Dying Child," was published a year before graduation.

• His travels through Italy inspired his first novel, "The

Improvisatore" (1835), marking the beginning of his literary career.
 BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHOR 3
• Hans Christian Andersen's legacy, marked by his death on August 4, 1875,
positioned him as a renowned Danish writer and a national treasure.

• Despite initial struggles, his international acclaim began with "The

Improvisatore," and he went on to write numerous fairy tales characterized
by emotional depth and universal themes.

• His contributions to Danish literature extend beyond fairy tales to include

an autobiography and travelogues, leaving an enduring impact on readers of
all ages.

• While his novels didn't gain much success, Andersen's true forte lay in his
fairy tales, including timeless classics like "The Princess on the Pea,"
"Thumbelina," and "The Steadfast Tin Soldier."
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DISCUSSION OF LITERARY TEXTS

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Discussion of Literary Texts 6
"The Steadfast Tin Soldier" tells the tale of a one-legged tin
soldier who, along with his identical companions, is placed on a
table as a birthday gift for a boy. Despite his physical difference,
the soldier stands proudly and becomes enamored with a paper
ballerina in a cardboard castle. The soldier's adventure begins
when he falls from the window, faces numerous challenges,
including a perilous journey through the sewers, and ends up in
the belly of a fish. Eventually, he returns to the same room,
reunited with the ballerina, but their happiness is short-lived as
the soldier is thrown into a stove, melting alongside the paper
dancer. The story conveys themes of steadfastness, love, and
sacrifice, ultimately ending with the tin soldier transformed into a
tin heart, while the dancer's spangle remains as the only trace of
her existence."
Social Symbolism and Significance 7

1. Perseverance and Resilience

2. Social Acceptance and Uniqueness
3. The Power of Love
4. Fate and Determinism
5. Narrative Morality
 Theme and Lesson 8
Theme:
“To remain steadfast in love, fate, individuality, and the
struggle against external forces”
The story follows the adventure of a tin soldier with only one
leg who falls in love with a paper ballerina. He goes through
many trials and damages to end up back with her.

Lesson:
Although the soldier is warned against gazing at the ballerina,
he persist. And he continues to remain constant in his love even
after he experiences a chain reaction of frightening and
dangerous event. The morals of Andersen's dark tale is about
unwavering love and devotion.
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"Amidst the dance of societal

expectations, the Steadfast Tin Soldier
reminds us that love is the graceful
choreography that defies all norms."
- Melody and Frieyah
THANK
YOU!!!