Fairy Tales That Resonate Today Why are fairy tales read and enjoyed today? Where would Disney be without Cinderella? Snow White overcame the evil step- mother. Yes, the magic mirror was programmed, but the programming failed! What if the knights who rescued her were recruited from Craig's List? Rapunzel had gorgeous shiny hair. Today's woman shops for magic shampoo and spray. What if the prince sold the formula to L'Oreal? In Jack and the beanstalk, the simple poor peasant defeats the GIANTS! Today, the non-graduate develops a new computer game and makes millions. The small business is inspired to beat the giant corporation. Yes, today's woman wants equal rights and equal pay; but doesn't she still want to meet the handsome prince and dance with him? Goldilocks was selfish and left the kitchen a mess. But after the 3 bears, she never was untidy again! In Hansel and Gretel, Gretel saved the brother from the evil witch. Like today's woman, she was successful! Joseph Campbell explained myths as projections of our own wish fulfillment. No wonder that themes from fairy tales are filmed and enjoyed everywhere today. So relax, read and enjoy as you re-imagine your childhood pleasure.