Thumbelina

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/thumbelina

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Thumbelina?Hans Christian Andersen
2. What is the original danish title?Tommelise
3. What is the publication date?December 16, 1835
4. What is Thumbelina and why is she so small?Thumbelina is a tiny girl the size of a thumb. She was born from a flower, which shows how delicate and special she is.
5. Who tries to marry Thumbelina and why?A toad, a cockchafer, and a mole all want to marry her. They think it will help them, but they don't care about how she feels.

National Romanticism: A cultural movement emphasizing national identity, folklore, and history.
Protagonist's Metamorphosis: The main character's significant change or transformation throughout the story.
Social Commentary: The act of expressing opinions on societal issues through art or literature.