Think of our readings and classroom discussions so far as one long intellectual conversation concerning fairytale culture. With this final paper, you are being asked to intervene more decisively in that conversation, to interpret an aspect of the debate and thereby contribute to a greater understanding of fairytales and representations of, specifically in the contexts of real-world media – advertising campaigns; TV show trends; film depictions; etc. Analyzing a chosen test object through the lens of our course readings and beyond, you will produce a research essay based on an original inquiry, making appropriate use of both primary and secondary sources.