Riquet with the Tuft

Style and Technique

«Riquet with the Tuft» is a fairy tale by Charles Perrault, written in the author's traditional style, which combines elements of magic and morality. Perrault's style is characterized by conciseness and clarity, making his works accessible to children. The language of the fairy tale is simple and expressive, with the use of archaisms typical of the era in which the author lived. Literary techniques include the use of dialogues that help reveal the characters' personalities and descriptive elements that create the atmosphere of a magical world. The story's structure is traditional for fairy tales: introduction, development of events, climax, and resolution. At the heart of the plot is the theme of inner and outer beauty, as well as the moral that true beauty lies in kindness and intelligence. Perrault uses contrast between characters to emphasize this idea and introduces elements of magic, such as the bestowal of intelligence and beauty, to enhance the fairy tale effect.