Humanities Homework Help

section 1 :

Discuss how you might interpret one of the following quotes in about 100 words.

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” Albert Einstein

“Fairy tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” G.K. Chestertonsection 2 :

section 2 :

After viewing the story of Pecos Bill, please list examples of how Pecos Bill fits the characteristics of a tall tale.

A PDF copy of the book is posted on Canvas. Pecos Bill.pdf

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1. The author uses a lot of exaggeration, or hyperbole.
   2. The main character accomplishes great feats using his strength and wits.
   3. The main character is helped by a powerful object or animal.
   4. The story explains how familiar things or landmarks came to be.
   5. Actual people or places appear in the story.
   6. The main character has problems with nature, people, or progress.