Pippi Longstocking Essays

  • Macy's Monologue

    1752 Words  | 8 Pages

    BLOG, I can 't imagine those days about to come of sheer agitation during college. I 'm feeling pretty overwhelmed, right now. Yes, yes, I 've started my internship at Macy 's, although I still haven 't done much and that is because the person with whom I am going to work with is on vacations until this upcoming Thursday. So, I 'm giving the best input that I 've able to put into this job. On Monday, my first day, I was sent on a scavenger hunt around the store, attempting to answer a bunch of

  • Buddhism In L. Frank Baum's The Wizard Of Oz

    1109 Words  | 5 Pages

    Buddhism consists of a belief in peace, unity, respect, and self-discovery through humility and honesty.  Following these ideals creates a more knowledgeable and aware individual and society.  L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz reflects on these themes of Buddhism through the use of allegorical settings to create a story about a young girl trying to find her way home. After deciding to run away because of the evil neighbour Mrs. Gilch, Dorothy is caught in a tornado, thrown around, and wakes up to

  • Pippi Longstocking's Influence On Scandinavian Modernism

    1861 Words  | 8 Pages

    bright colors, clean lines, and minimalist design. Pippi Longstocking's popularity has also significantly impacted Scandinavian children's literature and entertainment. The character's adventurous spirit and sense of humor have inspired numerous other works of children's literature, films, and television shows. Her influence can be seen in the whimsical and imaginative designs of Scandinavian children's furniture, toys, and clothing. Overall, Pippi Longstocking's unique character and lifestyle have

  • The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Essay

    975 Words  | 4 Pages

    Thinking of Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, David Copperfield, Pippi Longstocking, Mowgli in The Jungle Book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, many of the most powerful characters in our best-loved stories are orphaned, adopted, fostered or found. For many years and centuries abandoned children and orphans have been a prominent motif in literature. We can find them in modern children's literature as well as in old folk tales. The origins of the orphan hero reach far back in history with