The Princess and the Goblin
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In my previous posts, I explored the symbol of true royalty and the “Solid Land” of goodness in George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin. To conclude this series, we must look into the caverns. MacDonald provides a stark contrast to the King-papa and Princess Irene through the Goblins—a race that represents a “false picture”…
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In a modern Grade 7 classroom, to be called a “princess” is rarely a compliment. The term has become a pejorative—a shorthand for selfishness, arrogance, and entitlement. While we might endow younger girls with the title in a spirit of play, we despise it in older ones who are perceived as being “too big for…