The Plight of the Wolf: A Rereading of “The Company of Wolves” from the Perspective of Literary Ethics

The Company of Wolves" is a provocative retelling of the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," delving into complex themes of sexuality, violence, and human nature.This paper examines the story's ethical implications through a literary ethics lens, focusing on the wolf as a symbol of both danger and desire.It explores the wolf's dual nature, the power dynamics between rulers and the ruled, and the ethical choice between conflict and coexistence.

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Journal of literature and art studies
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2025-02-28
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https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5836/2025.02.003
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Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
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The Plight of the Wolf: A Rereading of “The Company of Wolves” from the Perspective of Literary Ethics

XIAO Li-li
Journal of literature and art studies
Gothic Literature and Media Analysis
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The Plight of the Wolf: A Rereading of “The Company of Wolves” from the Perspective of Literary Ethics

XIAO Li-li
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Abstract

The Company of Wolves" is a provocative retelling of the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," delving into complex themes of sexuality, violence, and human nature.This paper examines the story's ethical implications through a literary ethics lens, focusing on the wolf as a symbol of both danger and desire.It explores the wolf's dual nature, the power dynamics between rulers and the ruled, and the ethical choice between conflict and coexistence.

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