(NOT SO) 'Little' -Red Riding Hood

I think that the traditional versions and this version of the tale go hand in hand. The only difference is that the traditional version is usually edited for small children that are not able to(an should not be exposed) comprehend the adult content in this particular version. Both tales use the same symbols, but this version is the more interesting version because deep down everybody knew little red wasnt as innocent as she was made out to be.
The wolves generally represent the evils that prey on the innocent, but is more specific in this version. I believe that the wolf here represents the male gender (which are made out to be canine by the hilary clintons of the world) whom tries to con his way into taking the youths innocence.
The Hood serves as protection,for little red from the cold world (represented by the dark woods); as hoods protect us from the cold, rain, snow, or other externalities. The hood is red because this color is symbolic of little reds inner beauty and passion (as with red roses)in which the hood is protecting. This inner beauty is shown through the connotations in the descriptions of her and the passion is her joy of life (her being fearless of the harsh world). Once the hood is removed, little red becomes vulnerable to the evil wolf and this beauty and innocence is exposed. When it is burned, little red has no artificial protection and must protect herself. This is symbolic of here evolving from a innocent girl to a seductive woman.
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