SYMBOLISM AND PRINCIPLES OF DRAGON TRAINING IN THE STORY HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: A COMPARATIVE APPROACHSkok, Maja (Avtor) Kennedy, Victor (Mentor) dragonsymbolismHow to Train Your Dragonallegorytraining principlespedagogical point of viewThe aim of this diploma thesis is to compare the symbolism of dragon in the book and the film How to Train Your Dragon. I explore the symbolic meaning of the creature in different cultures and in literature and then I focus on the presentation of the dragon in the story. The role of the mythological creature is very unconventional and it affects major themes of the story. I also explore the allegorical aspect of the story and compare the principles of dragon training to the principles of real-life pet training. This comparison helps to gain deeper understanding of the character development of the protagonist. The story has a lot to offer from the pedagogical point of view, since the audience is very young.[M. Skok]20162016-01-16 08:46:19Diplomsko delo57118UDK: 821.111-93.09(043.2)COBISS_ID: 21934088NUK URN: URN:SI:UM:DK:B3G8TN4Ssl