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By Sarah Kavanagh . Background . There have been more than eight versions of the fairytale ranging from the early 1800s to late 1900s The first version of the story was printed in London by Benjamin Tabart The story has been passed through the generations
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Background There have been more than eight versions of the fairytale ranging from the early 1800s to late 1900s The first version of the story was printed in London by Benjamin Tabart The story has been passed through the generations In early versions Jack’s reasoning to steal from the giant has been varied When the story was originally told people really believed in giants and fairies and other magical creatures
Jack and the Beanstalk • The story addresses several issues like stealing, the value of goods, taking care of your family and listening to adults • Jack the giant slayer 2013 • Jack and the beanstalk the real story 2001 • Mickey and the beanstalk 1947 • The first film adaptation was in 1902
Theme The theme of the story is a young boy’s rights of passage and his struggle to achieve maturity
Jack’s mother Jack’s mother is a very eccentric and over the top character who can also be played to be very cranky, old and bitter She is overworked and frazzled with the tasks of raising a young boy on her own who she describes as a fool Her only source of income has stopped producing and she fears she cannot make ends meet She changes in Act two when she becomes rich and happy but unfortunately dies shortly after
