I know I asked this earlier, but right now I want to know if this is close enough to the original Alice in Wonderland to be a fractured fairytale (I've never seen Alice in Wonderland before and don't have enough time to watch it and write this before it's due): I want the story to open with Alice at the Queen's celebration. When the Cheshire cat tricks the Queen, the Queen continues through with Alice's death sentence. So Alice becomes evil and basically becomes like the next Queen of Hearts. Would that count as a fractured fairytale, and does it match Alice in Wonderland's story plot?
It's pretty fractured, all right!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland#Synopsis
Read the synopsis of the story (don't bother watching any of the movies) and then you can adjust your story as needed.
What definition have you been given for "fractured fairy tale," anyway??
She didn't really give us a definition, just examples. She said that Shrek was a good one. And she told us of some story where Cinderella actually liked cleaning and didn't want to go to the ball. Things like that. A lot of kids turned theirs in today, just the story written from a different POV, but she said it wouldn't count and made them rewrite it.
Thanks for all of your help!
You're welcome!
To determine if your story idea can be considered a fractured fairytale and if it matches Alice in Wonderland's story plot, I'll explain both concepts to you.
A fractured fairytale is a modern adaptation or parody of a classic fairy tale. It takes elements of the original story and twists them, creating a new narrative with humorous or satirical elements. Fractured fairytales often subvert expectations, introduce new characters or perspectives, and change the outcome or moral of the original tale.
In the case of Alice in Wonderland, it is a classic story written by Lewis Carroll. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world called Wonderland. In Wonderland, Alice encounters peculiar and anthropomorphic characters, undergoes surreal experiences, and tries to navigate the illogical nature of the land.
Based on your description, your story idea shares some similarities with the original Alice in Wonderland, such as the presence of the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat. However, it deviates significantly from the original plot by having Alice transformed into an evil character. This change in Alice's character and her rise to become the next Queen of Hearts is a substantial departure from the original storyline.
Therefore, your story idea can be considered a fractured fairytale as it takes elements from Alice in Wonderland and reimagines them in a new narrative. However, it may not match Alice in Wonderland's story plot closely, as it introduces a major alteration to the character of Alice.
Remember, the classification of your story as a fractured fairytale ultimately depends on how you present and twist the original elements, as well as the tone and purpose of your narrative.