Write a synopsis for a fairytale, or give a short description of one you'd like to write. It doesn't have to be long, but I want you to put your learning into practice and give shape to a fairytale. Tell us about the setting, why you are writing it, etc. This exercise is quite open ended, as to encourage your creativity. I've attached my synopsis below:

"The Monstrous Brothers" is set in magical Germany during the 19th century. It follows two brothers who try to survive the demons and monsters who inflict their little town. One of the brothers is determined to fight the monsters, but slowly becomes one. The other one, seeing his brother's folly and arrogance, does not fight. But he still becomes a monster, as he let monstrous things happen. I'm writing this fairytale because I've been thinking about Nietzsche's quote regarding the 'abyss' and gazing into it. He cautions against fighting monsters. But what if you decide not to? The Monstrous Brothers is a journey into those who become monsters.

If you have any questions about the class project, please let me know!

Brittany Evans

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