Analysis of Bluebeard by Charles PerraultIntroductionBluebeard, a fairy tale by Perrault, is about a rich man who is known and revered because of his despicable blue beard. Although he had several wives, their fate remains a source of mystery. As such, Bluebeard intends to persuade one of his neighbor's daughters to take his hand in marriage. Eventually, his efforts pay off and he ends up marrying one of his neighbor's daughters. After some time in their marital union, Bluebeard announces to his wife that he must undertake an important journey. Before beginning his journey, he gives his wife the keys to the castle and the freedom to have access to all but one room. However, his wife, overwhelmed with curiosity, goes against her husband's instructions. As soon as she opens the door to the forbidden room, she comes across the corpses of Bluebeard's previous wives hanging on the wall. The gruesome sight disconcerts her and she ends up dropping the key on the floor which is sprayed with blood. His attempts to clean the stained key are in vain. By circumstance, Bluebeard makes a surprise return to his castle to find his wife shaken. He then discovers his wife's unforgivable mistake and his intention to kill her. As Bluebeard prepares to shoot his wife, his brothers come to his aid and kill Bluebeard. Being his closest heir, Bluebeard's wife inherits his entire estate and everyone lives happily ever after (as is always the case in most fairy tales). Setting the Stage: A MysteryEven though Bluebeard is a wealthy individual with many properties, both in the countryside and in the city, he is feared by most women thanks to his blue beard. I...... middle of paper......makes him not like other human beings.ConclusionBy reading and analyzing Bluebeard, the audience learns that curiosity and disobedience can lead to situations fatal. Furthermore, it also teaches the audience that material wealth should not be the main focus when choosing a suitable marriage partner. The person's personality and behavior are most important.ReferencesAnneloes Dusoswa-Hensen. (July 2011). Shattering the Myth of Bluebeard: Reception and Revision of the Tale of Bluebeard from Ancient to Modern TimesIona and Peter Opie. (1974). Classic fairy tales. Oxford University Press. pp. 103-105 Hermansson, Casie E. (2009). Bluebeard: A Reader's Guide to English Tradition. Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi. Hohendal K. (March 2010). End of fairy tales: death by the husband. The New York Times.