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8 July 2010

The Frog King ' Companionship and Oneness

The Frog King ' by Brothers Grimm narrates the story of a King , who has been turned into a frog by a curse . The only cure for his curse is to find a companion , which is difficult , because who would want a frog to love and cherish ? The lucky frog meets and helps a princess , who promises to love and cherish the frog . The princess , however , is forced by the king to keep her promise . The Frog King ' is included in

our week 1 readings for World Literature , because it characterizes the importance of companionship amidst challenges and the oneness it represents , a theme that is also present in the epic Gilgamesh ' and which have spiritual undertones

The Frog King ' suggests how a curse can be figuratively reversed , if one can have someone to spend it with . This story posits the idea that companionship is crucial in making human challenges less burdensome Companionship is an important element in World literature , for it indicates the importance of social relations in ancient societies Companionship allows people to feel happier and more secure in their lives , which can be particularly urgent ' during the violent times of past centuries . This is one of the probable reasons why companionship is a recurring theme in many olden tales . In The Frog King ' one can imagine being a human trapped inside a frog 's body and feel the undue stress of having no friend , who can alleviate...