Copy Image
The child intuitively comprehends that although these stories are unreal, they are not untrue
Bruno Bettelheim
-
-
Copy Image
The ability to read becomes devalued when what one has learned to read adds nothing of importance to one's life
-
Copy Image
The unrealistic nature of these tales (which narrowminded rationalists object to) is an important device, because it makes obvious that the fairy tales’ concern is not useful information about the external world, but the inner process taking place in an individual
-
Copy Image
Since there are thousands of fairy tales, one may safely guess that there are probably equal numbers where the courage and determination of females rescue males, and vice versa
Post as Image: