Reflecting on the legend of the Fairy Melusine
Relevant topics: The following are some of the themes that could be considered under this working proposal
Taboos
Secrets
Lies
Working proposals
Basic reading material: Click here to read the legend of the Fairy Melusine
What might Melusine’s serpent tail symbolize?
Is it possible to conceal some aspect of ourselves for a long time?
Why might Lusignan distrust Melusine?
Would it have been preferable for Lusignan to simply discover that Melusine was being unfaithful to him?
What can we make of Lusignan’s rejection upon discovering the truth?
Other alternatives of a playful nature
In groups, draw monstrous beings, half human and half animal, and imagine what hidden aspects of personality they might represent. At the end, present the results.
Imagine that Melusine chooses not to hide the truth. What might have happened?
Write Melusine’s personal diary and tell the story from her point of view.
Divide the group into two teams. One of them will look for arguments to explain that lies are always discovered sooner or later. The other group will look for arguments to support the opposite view and justify that in some cases lies are necessary. Finally, both points of view will be discussed.