The Werewolf - Quotes

The Werewolf - Quotes

1. Grotesque + morbid

   • "leaving a trail of blood behind it"
   • "but it was no longer a wolf's paw"
   • "there was a bloody stump ... festering already"
   • "beating her old carcass"
   • "fell down dead"

2. Setting

   • "built of logs, dark and smoky"
   • "northern country"
   • "cold weather"

3. General

   • re-telling of Little Red Riding Hood

4. Characterisation

   • passive + obedient
     • "good child does as her mother bids"
   • independant, active + wise
     • "seized her knife and turned on the beast"
     • "slashed off its right forepaw"
     • "but the child was strong"
     • "she prospered"