Comparison between Charles Perrault's version of "Little Red Riding-Hood" and the Brothers Grimm's "Little Red-Cap."

The timeless old tale of a little girl who meets a wolf on her way to Grandma's house has been passed down through oral tradition from one generation to the next. The tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" has existed for centuries as a warning for young, disobedient girls. According to what was considered socially acceptable and prudent behavior and according to the author's social and political standing, the tale has undergone significant changes. The …

…in an attempt to reflect the social currents of their time, while retaining the caution of young girls entering adolescence. References: Bodkin, T. (1922) Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault, London, George W. Harrap and Company, pp. 154-157 Grimm, J., Grimm, W. (1944) "Little Red Cap", The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales, New York, Pantheon Books, pp. 139-143. Perrault, C. (1925) "Little Red Riding Hood", Great Short Stories of the World, Cleveland, Ohio, Robert M. McBride and Company, pp. 314-315.