Have you wondered why the wolf is the villain of this
story? Why not a lion, a tiger, a bear, a coyote, or even a hyena?
The story was written at a time when most people lived on farms. They
lived in constant fear from wolves attacking their sheep and other
farm animals. An early story describes the wolf as a cruel creature
that uses trickery to acquire its victims. Had Little Red Riding Hood
not met the wolf in a public place during their first meeting, it
was believed that the wolf would have eaten her on the spot. The world
is a different place today. We don't think of wolves as evil creatures
anymore. If we were to write this story today, who do you think our
villain might be?
Host: kyle hicks macdonald Narrator: fred j dobbs Illustrations: ps luo Original story:the brothers Grimm
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