Munsch, R. (1980). The paperbag princess. Toronto, Canada: Annick Press
Elizabeth is a lovely princess who is going to marry a lovely prince. When a dragon snatches the prince and ruins her beautiful dress, she doesn't just stand back and smolder. This brave princess chases down the dragon and outsmarts him, all while wearing a paper bag. Is Ronald grateful for all she did? Not exactly! His true colors shine bright and Elizabeth decides she doesn't need that bum.
Textbook Assignment #1
Literary Example of Color
Whether posing happily by her prince or chasing the fire-breathing dragon, Elizabeth’s world is saturated in color. The reader can almost feel the warmth from the fire as the dragon destroys yet another forest. Her dirty ragged appearance is such a contrast to the pink, lovely princess we meet on the first page. The rich, vibrant red is used sparingly but beautifully for the prince’s shoes and the dragon’s spikes; making a connection between the two characters in this story she should do her best to avoid.
Evaluative Criteria - Theme
Elizabeth immediately wins over audiences with her determination and fearless bravery. Instead of using her beauty, which would have been useless, she outsmarts the dragon only find that the prince was not worth her time. A lot could be made about the fact that a girl rescues a boy but that is not the takeaway the author intends. The lack of gratitude reveals the prince’s true colors and in return, he loses the princess.
Sample Lesson
http://www.utexas.edu/cofa/dbi/content/paperbag-princess
Author Website
http://robertmunsch.com/book/the-paper-bag-princess
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