Diary Entry

Pretend you are one of the characters in the story and write a journal/diary entry that challenges the representation of women that is found in the original story.

The fairytale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs represents women as objects rather than humans.

Dear Diary,

I am so sick of being treated like I’m nothing, I just wish people would know that I am human I have the same rights as everyone else. When the huntsman dumped me in the forest, I realised that I have been treated so unfairly. Its like they all want me to survive on my own, its like they don’t want me here anymore. My stepmother doesn’t support me much in this either. I’m scared that nothing will be the same again. The forest is so empty and I don’t think anyone ever comes here. I don’t think anyone should have to deal with this or have this happen to them ever in their life. It’s a horrible feeling, being left here alone in the cold at night, having to find your own way around. I’m only 7 years old, which makes matters more difficult and confusing. I have never been taught any ways to survive on my own, so I’m out here alone, clueless. I wish that I would soon find someone out here to help me and guide me to somewhere that I could stay.

Snow White xo