Comments: I've always been really interested in Robin Hood's story and adventures. From hollywood to history, Marian has always symbolized a very authoritative and powerful woman to look up to. I think it would be interesting to explore her true roles in the success of Robin Hood and how she made a difference in the lives of those in her town.
Possible Stories: Here is a website diving more into the history, as well as the story itself. Another, here is a full story book on Maid Marian. Also, there is a lot of information of the Wiki page, and external links near the bottom.
Sample Story: I think it would be really cool to do diary entries that give the reader and inside look on Robin and Marian's relationship, while depicting the work she did for the poor. Another idea would be a news article. I really enjoyed doing one for the Week 2 Storytelling.
Bibliography Info: Maid Marian by Thomas Love Peacock (2008) Web Source: Gutenberg
Robin Hood and Maid Marian by Francis James Child (1888) Web Source: Robin Hood Tales
Topic: As The Birds Fly: Bluejay and his Companions
Comments: I really love deep tradition of Native American, so I think it would be cool to explore that more in this storytelling project. I think the story itself is a little dark, so maybe in my story I can find a way to lighten it up, while still keeping it true.
Possible Stories: There is a book containing the story while also talking about the Southern Paiute and Ute tribes. Also, the book Tales of the North American Indians can provide more textual and historical evidence on the story.
Sample Story: I think I may write this in the perspective a an actual Bluejay surveying the actions from the ground. Another idea could be to make it into a diary entry, breaking up the story into many different days.
Bibliography: Tales of the North American Indians by Stith Thompson (2012) Web Source: Google Books
Southern Paiute and Ute Linguistics and Ethnography by Walter de Gruyter (1992) Web Source: Google Books
Topic: Hansel and Grethel: The most adventurous kids in school
Comments: I like that this version is such a detailed elaborate account of this now famous story tale. I also like how many natural elements, like wind, are personified in this story.
Possible Stories: Wiki page directly about the Grimm brothers will be really helpful in historical context needed. The end of the page has dozens of external resources used in the creating of the article, which is always helpful. Another webpage that expands on all of the Grimm brothers.
Sample Story: I think a long newspaper story/article detailing the days and times the children were seen and the evidence left behind would be a really cool way to retell this classic story.
Bibliography: Brothers Grimm, Wikipedia. Web Source: Brothers Grimm
The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales by Jack David Zipes (2000) Web Source: Google Books
Topic: St. Collen and the King of Faery: No. sorry no relation.
Comments: I'm sorry, how could I now pick a story with a name so close to mine. My welsh heritage basically is typing the rest of this blog. St. Collen is a dude, so it throws some things off, but we're going to look past that. Also, he's awesome and a little stubborn, so I can connect in many ways.
Possible Stories: Obviously, attempt to connect Colleen, myself, to St. Collen by merging the modern and the classical stories. If that doesn't work out, I image a diary entry will also do the trick.
Sample Story: Wiki page dedicated to the monk. Another helpful website that is dedicated to providing historical and personal stories about all of the Saints.
Bibliography: Saint Collen of Denbighshire by Saints.SQPN.com (2014) Web Source: here
Saint Collen by Wikipedia (2013) Web Source: here
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