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Little Miss Muffet
Help! - How Can She Get Away?
This dark and disturbing encounter depicts a male spider hovering over
a young woman, older than many depictions of Little Miss Muffet. Here
the spider, larger than Miss Muffet, has a menacing look and is actually
touching her. She is clearly uncomfortable with the contact, giving this
illustration an ominous, sexual overtone with the spider as predator.
Her facial expression is alarming, and her outstretched fingers show her
desire for escape from his grasp. Shades of black and gray further emphasize
the creepiness of this assault. A disturbing feeling of doom is evident
in this version that is clearly not intended for small children.
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