The Giant of Zeralda by Tomi Ungerer

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[...] The villagers, thus rid of the ogre and the threat he poses to the village, thank Zeralda and erect a statue in her likeness. Fencing/clubs are created throughout the country to allow girls and women to learn self-defense. Thanks to Zeralda, women are now free to pursue the profession they desire and are no longer forced to do domestic tasks, as was the case before. Version Zeralda replied to him with a severe expression: 'It's out of the question that I become your cook I prepared this meal for you because you looked hungry and unwell. [...]

[...] Women were beings endowed with skills and intelligence, and deserved to be treated with respect. He made a resolution: from now on, he would treat human beings in the same way, without distinction of gender. Her encounter with Zeralda changed the giant's life. The little girl, aware of his efforts, became his friend. She taught him to read and write, and taught him the principles of human rights and fundamental equality, just as her father had done before. Joining forces, they fought against all forms of sexism by leading awareness campaigns among the villagers. [...]

[...] Together, Zeralda and the giant built a new world, where men and women are now equal. Version Here, it's not really sexism that's at the heart of the story, but rather the villagers' revenge against the giant who devours their children. It's only mentioned at the very end of the text, and it's not really linked to the rest. I think it lacks coherence with what's being asked: I can suggest the following idea: Zeralda gets angry, asks the giant what right he has to make such a proposal. [...]

[...] As the hours passed in the kitchen, a solid friendship developed between them; Zeralda showed patience and pedagogy, while the giant softened day by day. A few weeks later, the ogre invites his new friend to a gigantic feast prepared by his own hands. He had put his heart and soul into it and hoped to delight the little girl who had challenged him. At the end of the meal, Zeralda smiled and declared: 'My dear friend, this meal was a delight. [...]

[...] The Giant of Zeralda - Tomi Ungerer (1967) - Alternative Ends Version Zeralda furrows her eyebrows. Throughout her entire childhood, her brave father had taught her the importance of treating women and men equally, regardless of their sex. If she accepted the giant's proposal, she would betray the principles he had instilled in her since she was a child. She couldn't bring herself to do it With the most authoritative tone, the little girl replied: was born free, and I cherish my current freedom more than anything in the world. [...]