Little Red Riding Hood Reply

The story is a coming of age story for young women. The red cloak is a symbol one in color ( red is usually reserved for women not young girls) and also it was said that is resembled one that 'women" would wear when riding. The villain is a wolf instead of a bear because it is like a canine and men are usually referred to as dogs. The wolf is trying to steal the young girl's innocence. the woods are symbolic of the world outside the comforting safety of her home and life with her family.