The creator assumes the audience has knowledge of the tale beyond one version. Here there is no back story, no distinct good vs. evil, and no fated outcome. They play a competitive game of chance, thrilled if they win, depressed if they don't. As long as one outwits the other, there can be no happy ending. Red can win, but she'll regret it. Wolf can triumph, but he'll feel miserable. I like this version because it shows the underlying misery of a "happy ever after" and offers a new outcome: they tie. Both characters are cunning and when they can acknowledge that in each other without there needing to be a winner, they can appreciate one another and get along. It is a greatly optimistic ending, but does it maintain the true essence of the story?
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Aw, I love this video! It was so cute! The ending was definitely optimistic, but I think you are right - a lot of the story is missing. I think it is just supposed to be a commentary on the story and it assumes everyone knows the plot. Either Little Red wins and the wolf loses or the wolf wins and Little Red gets eaten - either way the situation is always win-lose. But the video suggests "Why can't we just get along?" which is what they decide to do. I'm pretty sure this wasn't meant to be a retelling, but more of an example of another option we all have - to be nice to one another.
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