ENG1517
PORTFOLIO 2024
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Due Date: 21 October 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.
The content genre of Text A, Where is Grandmother?, is a fairy tale.
Firstly, fairy tales often include magical or fantastical elements, and in this story, we see a
hyena who can talk and interact with humans like a person. This anthropomorphism is a
common characteristic of fairy tales, where animals often play human-like roles. Secondly,
the resolution of the story is light-hearted and moralistic, as the grandmother outsmarts the
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QUESTION 1
1.1.
The content genre of Text A, Where is Grandmother?, is a fairy tale.
Firstly, fairy tales often include magical or fantastical elements, and in this story, we
see a hyena who can talk and interact with humans like a person. This
anthropomorphism is a common characteristic of fairy tales, where animals often
play human-like roles. Secondly, the resolution of the story is light-hearted and
moralistic, as the grandmother outsmarts the hyena, and he runs away in fear, never
to be seen again. This humorous conclusion with a moral lesson (the hyena, a
deceitful character, suffers consequences for his actions) fits the typical structure of
fairy tales, which aim to teach a lesson in an engaging way. While fables focus more
directly on teaching a specific moral through the actions of animals, Where is
Grandmother? aligns more with the imaginative and lesson-based nature of fairy
tales.
1.2.
In Where is Grandmother?, a key fear represented is the fear of losing a loved
one, particularly a grandparent, which is very relatable to young children. This fear is
compounded by the presence of a threatening figure, the hyena, which symbolizes
danger and uncertainty. Duma’s fear that her grandmother has been eaten reflects
the anxiety children often feel about the potential disappearance or harm of those
they rely on for comfort and safety. Additionally, there is an element of stranger
danger present, as Duma must navigate an interaction with a scary, unfamiliar
figure.
The story addresses this fear in a reassuring manner. Duma’s grandmother
ultimately appears safe, subverting the initial dread that she may have been harmed.
Grandmother’s calm, authoritative presence in the end also provides comfort,
showing children that even in situations where they feel threatened or afraid, trusted
adults can resolve problems and protect them. The hyena, representing the source
of fear, is not only thwarted but humorously runs away after realizing his mistake,
which shifts the tone from fear to relief and laughter.
