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Goldilocks and the Three Bears Themes, Symbols, and Motifs

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SYMBOL:

Human's relationship with nature

MOTIF:

Size

THEME:

Mischief and Rule Breaking

One symbol is humanity’s relationship with nature. Goldilocks enters the woods and the Bears' home. She wreaks havoc by eating their food and breaking their things. She is discovered sleeping there! It is a symbol for the way humansencroach on animals' environments, using resources, and taking over their habitats.

One recurring motif is size. The various parts of the home that Goldilocks invades — their breakfast, living room and bedroom — are all customized to fit each bear's needs: big Papa Bear, medium sized Mama Bear, and small Baby Bear.

One theme is mischief and rule breaking. Goldilocks consistently breaks the rules by entering the Bears' house uninvited and going through their belongings as if they were her own. Her mischief can be seen as the common mistakes children make when they test boundariesand learn from their mistakes as they grow.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

THEMES, SYMBOLS, MOTIFS

PAPA

MAMA

BABY

Papa

Mama

Baby

Mama

Papa

Baby

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Have students identify themes, symbols, and motifs in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"

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  • THEME: Mischief and Rule Breaking
  • SYMBOL:Human's relationship with nature
  • MOTIF:Size
  • Papa
  • PAPA
  • MAMA
  • BABY
  • One theme is mischief and rule breaking. Goldilocks consistently breaks the rules by entering the Bears' house uninvited and going through their belongings as if they were her own. Her mischief can be seen as the common mistakes children make when they test boundaries and learn from their mistakes as they grow.
  • One symbol is humanity’s relationship with nature. Goldilocks enters the woods and the Bears' home. She wreaks havoc by eating their food and breaking their things. She is discovered sleeping there! It is a symbol for the way humans encroach on animals' environments, using resources, and taking over their habitats.
  • One recurring motif is size. The various parts of the home that Goldilocks invades — their breakfast, living room and bedroom — are all customized to fit each bear's needs: big Papa Bear, medium sized Mama Bear, and small Baby Bear.
  • Papa
  • Mama
  • Baby
  • Mama
  • Baby
  • Goldilocks and the Three BearsTHEMES, SYMBOLS, & MOTIFS
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