Being both memorable and relatable, qualifies as a fairy tale according to Zipes' criteria. Although the story is set in America, the conflict presented is one that affects people throughout the world. The story conveys the emotions of those who have dealt and are dealing with the same thing. It takes the classic battle and develops a new villain, something that is contemporary. Moreover, it uses elements from today's postmodern genre, and the historical work A Midsummer’s Night Dream to portray this conflict. This pushes the idea that fairy tales are constantly evolving, and are typically more than one genre. Furthermore, the setting of the narrative seems to rest on another paradigm; the mind of a parent dealing with a child who has cancer. Although it is not a physical place, it seems to take the reader into a different body, experiencing how the parent feels. All these elements show how fairy tales are branching off, yet follow the criteria of a fairy
Being both memorable and relatable, qualifies as a fairy tale according to Zipes' criteria. Although the story is set in America, the conflict presented is one that affects people throughout the world. The story conveys the emotions of those who have dealt and are dealing with the same thing. It takes the classic battle and develops a new villain, something that is contemporary. Moreover, it uses elements from today's postmodern genre, and the historical work A Midsummer’s Night Dream to portray this conflict. This pushes the idea that fairy tales are constantly evolving, and are typically more than one genre. Furthermore, the setting of the narrative seems to rest on another paradigm; the mind of a parent dealing with a child who has cancer. Although it is not a physical place, it seems to take the reader into a different body, experiencing how the parent feels. All these elements show how fairy tales are branching off, yet follow the criteria of a fairy