![]() ![]() After a time, the ogres began to become smaller and take on much more human-like appearances. As time went on, they were forced to change and limit how much they took. ![]() They did not control themselves, but feasted on the entire soul leaving nothing behind. In the early years, the ogres were monstrous creatures that devoured souls whole. The ogres have evolved, or perhaps devolved depending upon who you ask. Not all are portrayed as you would expect. And you thought you had a dysfunctional family?In true fairytale fashion, there are ogres, witches, fairies, and ruffians. Although that familial tie is not explicitly stated, the King was the children's father and he married the ogre. She chooses to include the ill-fated mother, brother and sister, as well as the villainous step-mother. In a few versions of the tale, there is an evil step-mother or mother-in-law who attempts to eat the leading lady's children.The author makes use of these characters and plots in her novel. If you are familiar with the Grimm and Perrault versions of the tale, not only the Disney one, then you will notice many similarities. I believe that her mother's is the shortened form of Briar Rose, like German version of her tale by the Brother's Grimm. In the french version of the tale, Sleeping Beauty's daughter is named Aurore. Her name is Aurora, like the Disney movie's princess and her mother's name is Rose. The main character is actually the daughter of the cursed princess, who awoke from a kiss. Princess of Thorns is a not-so-classic retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story. ![]()
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