Theatre Arts I - Reader's Theatre: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (2011)

Summary

In this playful retelling of the classic tale, the wolf, Alexander T. Wolf, reveals his misunderstood side of the story. He explains how he merely sought a cup of sugar to bake a birthday cake for his granny but encountered trouble with the three little pigs. Sneezing due to a cold, he accidentally knocks down the houses of the first two pigs, leading to their unfortunate demise. The wolf insists that he was framed as the 'big bad wolf' by reporters looking for a more exciting story. Ultimately, he seeks empathy, asking for a cup of sugar to complete his cake.

Takeaways

• 🐺 The narrator, Alexander T. Wolf, claims the traditional story of 'The Three Little Pigs' is inaccurate and presents his side.
• 📖 The story begins with the wolf trying to bake a birthday cake for his grandmother but suffering from a cold.
• 🍰 In need of sugar, the wolf knocks on the first pig's door, which is made of straw.
• 🏚️ The first little pig is home but does not answer the door, leading to an accidental collapse of the straw house due to the wolf's sneeze.
• 🥴 After the house collapses, the wolf eats the first pig, viewing it as a waste not to enjoy the meal.
• 🏡 The wolf continues to the second pig's house, which is made of sticks, and faces a similar situation.
• 💨 A sneeze causes the stick house to fall, resulting in the second pig's demise as well.
• 🔨 The third pig, who is smarter, has built his house out of bricks and refuses to let the wolf in.
• 😤 The wolf, still desperate for sugar, sneezes again, which leads to accusations and chaos.
• 📰 The media sensationalizes the events, portraying the wolf as the 'big bad wolf,' overshadowing his original intentions.

Q & A

What is the main perspective presented in the transcript?

The transcript presents the story from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf, named Alexander T. Wolf, who claims that the traditional narrative is misleading.

What is the wolf's primary motivation in the story?

The wolf's primary motivation is to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor to bake a birthday cake for his grandmother.

What happens when the wolf knocks on the first little pig's door?

When the wolf knocks on the first little pig's door, he inadvertently causes the house made of straw to collapse when he sneezes, resulting in the death of the first pig.

How does the wolf describe the second little pig's house?

The wolf describes the second little pig's house as being made of sticks, indicating that while it was a slight improvement over straw, it still wasn't very sturdy.

What is the outcome after the wolf visits the second little pig?

After the wolf visits the second little pig and sneezes, the house collapses as well, leading to the second pig's death.

What distinguishes the third little pig from his brothers?

The third little pig is distinguished by his choice to build a house out of bricks, indicating he is more intelligent and prepared than his brothers.

How does the third little pig respond to the wolf's attempts to borrow sugar?

The third little pig rudely refuses the wolf's request for sugar and tells him to go away, which frustrates the wolf.

What event causes the wolf to react angrily toward the third pig?

The wolf becomes angry when the third pig insults his grandmother, prompting a sneeze that causes chaos at the brick house.

How does the media's portrayal of the wolf differ from his actual intentions?

The media portrays the wolf as a 'Big Bad Wolf' engaged in villainous behavior, while he claims he was simply a sick character trying to borrow sugar for a birthday cake.

What moral lesson can be derived from the wolf's retelling of the story?

The moral lesson suggests that there are often multiple perspectives in any situation and that preconceived notions can lead to misunderstandings.