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Folktale and Fairy Tales
Who am I?

 Hey, my name is Nathaniel (Nate) Alston. I am from Baltimore, Maryland; I am a sophomore at McDaniel College perusing a double major in Accounting Economics and Business administration. I currently run track at McDaniel College which is a love, hate kind of feelings at times, but I overall really enjoy running. I also played football back in high school but I figured it would be to much to pile on multiple sports so I decided to stay active with track and field. That is a few things small things you may be interested in before you begin viewing my blog, now lets get into the exciting details!

Why did I enroll into the class?

I enrolled into this because at times it can be very overwhelming only taking classes that pertain to your major. Every semester I dedicate on spot to a class that does not pertain to my major to learn something new, while I was searching for classes to take this semester I came upon this class. Growing up I gravitated towards Disney films on my free time because the meaning that the films possessed was so much deeper than the imagery on the screen. When I saw that I could learn more about my favorite childhood stories, I knew I had to take the class.

What are you hoping to accomplish in the course/Goals?

My goals for the semester are to learn the deeper meanings of the folktales and fairy tales that were exposed to me while I was young. Another goal is to have fun and get the best experience possible from learning about folktales and fairy tales. I have no other goal than just that because I do not want to put limitations on the things I may experience and learn.

What is your favorite folktale or fairy tale of all times and why?

My favorite folktale/fairy tale would have to be Beauty and The Beast. I grew up with many sisters and cousins and my opinion often got override when it pertained to movies and shows to watch, so in a way I was forced to watch classics such as Beauty and The Beast. As I got older and re-watched the movie to fully grasped the concept and the plot is actually very beautiful. A cold hearted beast turned soft by true love gives real people hope. The story shows that with a little love and care everyone can come together as one, that's why Beauty and The Beast is my favorite.

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