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"... my fairy-tales were just as much for adults as for children, who only understood the ornamental trappings, but only as mature adults can they see and perceive the contents. That the naive was only one part of my fairy-tales, that humour was the actual zest in them" - Hans Christian Andersen’s journal entry from June 4, 1875
The Ugly Duckling is not a simple fairytale. It appeals to children through animal characters, an exciting plot, and beautiful language, yet it also appeals to adults who can perceive the illuminating concepts and abstractions. In this episode, I dig deep into three distinct story elements that weave together to illustrate the complete transformation of our hero: Resilience, Self-Concept, and the Hero’s Journey - ending in peace and happiness for the Ugly Duckling.
Discussion Points:
Resources:
Thinking Curious Project
Thinking Curious Review
Cognitive Development Coaching with Jessica
Hans Christian Andersen's Biography
Read The Ugly Duckling
The Resilient Brain
Resilience - Circle of Courage
What is Self-concept?
What is the ‘Hero’s Journey’?
Andersen’s June 4th Journal Entry
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By Jessica Stearns"... my fairy-tales were just as much for adults as for children, who only understood the ornamental trappings, but only as mature adults can they see and perceive the contents. That the naive was only one part of my fairy-tales, that humour was the actual zest in them" - Hans Christian Andersen’s journal entry from June 4, 1875
The Ugly Duckling is not a simple fairytale. It appeals to children through animal characters, an exciting plot, and beautiful language, yet it also appeals to adults who can perceive the illuminating concepts and abstractions. In this episode, I dig deep into three distinct story elements that weave together to illustrate the complete transformation of our hero: Resilience, Self-Concept, and the Hero’s Journey - ending in peace and happiness for the Ugly Duckling.
Discussion Points:
Resources:
Thinking Curious Project
Thinking Curious Review
Cognitive Development Coaching with Jessica
Hans Christian Andersen's Biography
Read The Ugly Duckling
The Resilient Brain
Resilience - Circle of Courage
What is Self-concept?
What is the ‘Hero’s Journey’?
Andersen’s June 4th Journal Entry