![“Many scholars claim that Little Red Riding Hood is a metaphor for puberty (with the red cape representing menstruation) and is meant as a cautionary tale against young girls going after their carnal desires (the wolf). This may explain why Little Red Riding Hood’s alter-ego, Ruby, is usually shown as being flirtatious.” [x]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0w211pk271qax3nmo1_500.png)
“Many scholars claim that Little Red Riding Hood is a metaphor for puberty (with the red cape representing menstruation) and is meant as a cautionary tale against young girls going after their carnal desires (the wolf). This may explain why Little Red Riding Hood’s alter-ego, Ruby, is usually shown as being flirtatious.” [x]
(Source: w-interwinds, via blackorchid)
