Pan's Labyrinth

Guillermo del Toro; 2006

In 1944 fascist Spain, a girl, fascinated with fairy-tales, is sent along with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun in the center of the labyrinth. He tells her she's a princess, but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks. If she fails, she will never prove herself to be the the true princess and will never see her real father, the king, again.

ASSIGNMENT: Was this story real or a fantasy? Explain what you think providing an analysis to prove yourself true.

A world Ofelia created to deal with the harsh realities she faced? A true myth? Then, connect this to one/two fairytales/myths/legends you are familiar with. 200 words.

DUE: 12/21