Exploring the American Dream in Reimagined Fairy Tales
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to analyze the theme of the American Dream through a creative reimagining of fairy tales, encouraging students to explore symbolism, character motives, and narrative techniques in a modern context.
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Exploring the American Dream in Reimagined Fairy Tales
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Scene Summary and Context
In this reimagined fairy tale setting, the story takes place in a magical kingdom where a young dreamer seeks to attain a mysterious, shimmering treasure said to grant ultimate happiness. The protagonist, much like Gatsby, is driven by hopes and illusions about success, wealth, and love. The narrative explores themes of aspiration, betrayal, and the elusive nature of true happiness. The Dreamer believes that acquiring this treasure will fulfill their deepest desires but encounters various obstacles and illusions along the way. The story uses symbolic elements such as glowing lights, enchanted forests, and mysterious strangers to represent hope, temptation, and disillusionment. The setting is lush and vibrant, yet tinged with an undercurrent of longing and disappointment. This fairy tale invites readers to reflect on the real-world pursuit of dreams and whether happiness lies in material wealth or personal fulfillment. The phrase 'shimmering treasure' symbolizes the American Dream—bright, alluring, yet often elusive and deceptive when approached solely through materialistic ambitions.
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Questions on the Reimagined Fairy Tale Theme
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context provided.
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What does the 'shimmering treasure' symbolize in the context of the American Dream?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one symbolic element from the story and explain its significance.
[2 marks]3.
Which literary technique is used when describing the 'enchanted forest' as both beautiful and ominous?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Foreshadowing
Cc) Juxtaposition
Dd) Irony
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Describe how the fairy tale setting reflects the protagonist's internal desires.
[4 marks]5.
What is the significance of the mysterious strangers encountered by the Dreamer?
[2 marks]6.
Identify a technique used in the phrase 'glowing lights' and explain its effect.
[2 marks]7.
How does the story question the true value of happiness achieved through material wealth?
[4 marks]8.
Imagine you are reimagining this fairy tale. What new obstacle would you add for the Dreamer, and why?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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