REACTIONS FOR "THE CRYSTAL QUEEN"

Submitted by Emma Robertson

To what extent has the author demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Hans Christian Andersen and his fairy tales and offered new insight into the topicality and cross cultural relevance of these? 
Sandra this is a really wonderful re-telling of The Snow Queen. I love how you've brought it into a modern context but kept it very trippy with lots of references to 60s pop culture. The intertwining of Shakespeare is very cleverly done. You show in-depth knowledge of the fairy tale and have updated it nicely. 

To what extent are the author’s reflections clear and coherent 
Your reflections are clear and coherent. The only thing that I would suggest is that you need to lengthen this fairy tale as we are bouncing too quickly from scene to scene. Remember the original is about 16 pages long. Although you have simplified the seven stories and totally removed the first background story, there just isn't enough of the scene set. That being said, it's a great ride! I love your re-working of the characters and the more adult theme you have given it. I like the fact that throughout, the idea of childhood is more of a 60s hippy idea than an actual stage of development. 

To what extent has the author provided evidence to support his/her analysis? 
As this is a re-worked fairy tale, you haven't technically provided evidence. However, you have included many themes and references in a competent and engaging manner. A thoroughly enjoyable read, thank you!

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Submitted by

nicola riley

To what extent has the author demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Hans Christian Andersen and his fairy tales and offered new insight into the topicality and cross cultural relevance of these? 
quite a lot 

To what extent are the author’s reflections clear and coherent 
her own twist on it very funny well done 

To what extent has the author provided evidence to support his/her analysis? 
same as the others 

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Submitted by

Brian Baker

To what extent has the author demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Hans Christian Andersen and his fairy tales and offered new insight into the topicality and cross cultural relevance of these? 
Anyone who can parody HCA in the brilliant way that you have done, Sandra. There is lot of cross-cultural reference here and the topicality is spot on. 

To what extent are the author’s reflections clear and coherent 
There's no smoke in the class because it's just been clean and is sparklingly clean. 

To what extent has the author provided evidence to support his/her analysis? 
For evidence you rely on Shakespeare if I haven understood you. I am full of admiration. Are you the next HCA?