I haven't read any of Angela Carter's novels yet, but I do have a copy of Burning Your Boats which is a collection of all of her short stories.
I've got videos like yours, that I taped off TV and practically worn to bits because of watching them so much. And how inconsiderate of the TV programmers never to show the movie or whatever again so that I could make a new tape!
I like the image of the werewolf girl, climbing in and out of the well, but I don't think it was one of the better stories (at least in the movie--I like the written werewolf girl stories).
About the loss of innocence, growing up, etc.: definitely! Everybody is always telling Rosaleen that she has to be aware and watch out, especially in the woods. The ending scene makes more sense now that I read your comment but it still feels odd to me, comparing it against how she reacted in the dream. (Then again, if a bazillion wolves broke into my house, I'd be startled, too! I know, I know, symbolism. :) ) It's very memorable when Granny asks, "What did you do to my granddaughter?" and the wolf says, "Nothing she didn't want."
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Date: 2007-09-15 12:34 pm (UTC)I've got videos like yours, that I taped off TV and practically worn to bits because of watching them so much. And how inconsiderate of the TV programmers never to show the movie or whatever again so that I could make a new tape!
I like the image of the werewolf girl, climbing in and out of the well, but I don't think it was one of the better stories (at least in the movie--I like the written werewolf girl stories).
About the loss of innocence, growing up, etc.: definitely! Everybody is always telling Rosaleen that she has to be aware and watch out, especially in the woods. The ending scene makes more sense now that I read your comment but it still feels odd to me, comparing it against how she reacted in the dream. (Then again, if a bazillion wolves broke into my house, I'd be startled, too! I know, I know, symbolism. :) ) It's very memorable when Granny asks, "What did you do to my granddaughter?" and the wolf says, "Nothing she didn't want."