tell me something happy |
by Joyce Dunbar |
Characters:
Message/Theme: If you focus on the positives in life then the negatives won't seem so bad.
Gender Roles Reviewed:
Unlike many other books there are no parental figures in this story but the fact that Willa is relying on her older brother to feel safe and comforted complies with traditional gender views that women are dependent upon men for safety and reassurance and that they are vulnerable/soft, in need of protection. This is further proven by the way he cradles her around the house and she clings to him and continually asks him to "tell me something happy", asking him to make her fears go away. This story carries traditional gender role attitudes.
- Willa (little sister)
- Willoughby (older brother)
Message/Theme: If you focus on the positives in life then the negatives won't seem so bad.
Gender Roles Reviewed:
Unlike many other books there are no parental figures in this story but the fact that Willa is relying on her older brother to feel safe and comforted complies with traditional gender views that women are dependent upon men for safety and reassurance and that they are vulnerable/soft, in need of protection. This is further proven by the way he cradles her around the house and she clings to him and continually asks him to "tell me something happy", asking him to make her fears go away. This story carries traditional gender role attitudes.