Optimism in Children's Literature
Notice how things always end with "happily ever after" in children's books? That optimistic perspective is a big part of what we consider to be children's literature. When we grow up, we may realize that life doesn't always end happily. But why rain on the little ones' parade?
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Cinderella goes through a rough time with her evil step-sisters in the Grimms' "Cinderella." But everything works out for her in the end: she marries the prince, and her step-sisters are punished. Have a look at this quotation (Quote #9) from the fairytale.
Ah, love. In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry finds love with Ginny. And of course we know that they'll end up married by the end of the book, long after Harry has defeated the evil Voldemort. Check out this quotation (Quote #1) from the book.