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Shrek the Third: The Movie Storybook
** This is a new book! Faced with a big decision, Shrek turnsto his friendsDonkey & Puss for some help. After deciding not to take over the crown from Pricess Fiona's father, Shrek must embark on a journey to find a new king. But the task is not an easy one, as the trio runs into trouble with a long list of characters in the forest. Will they make it home before this difficult quest takes its toll on them? Don't miss these other Shrek the Third Fiona's Fairy-tale Five, Friends & Foes, A Good King Is Hard to Find, The Junior Novel, King for a Day, Ogre for Life, & Royally Wrong
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56 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2007
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November 21, 2016
10/10 i love this book it was shrektastic, and very CHARMING
April 26, 2017
this is so cute i can't
September 25, 2007
be yourself. be truly ugly. and accept that you are truly ugly.
October 7, 2007
However i just see its cartoon. but it really is intersting :O)
Want to read
March 28, 2008i saw the movie so the book may be the same. i cant wait to read it.they may be the same.i cant what to review it.
November 17, 2016
A YeS vERy GoOD BoOK i Do sAY 10/10
April 11, 2021
Unarguably, Shrek is presented as a hot-headed, impulsive character, who inside feels deeply hurt and troubled by the false accusations and stereotypes that the people around him are afraid of and taunt him for daily. Contextually, during Farquaadian society, ogres were seen as frightening, hateful creatures which have only one desire: to terrify people. However, as the movie progresses, it is revealed that Shrek, truly wants to be the opposite of such, and longs for belonging and love.
Shrek feels that he should be evidently associated with the stereotype of an ogre, as presented with the quote: “I’m an ogre! You know, ‘grab your torch and pitchforks! Doesn’t that bother you?”. Here, Shrek truly believes he is that stereotype and this begins his journey of recovery from that heavy influence of those stereotypes as Donkey, his future best friend, doesn’t care about his appearance or the connotations related to ogres. Simply, Shrek is the victim of racist abuse and manipulation, therefore has become too used to the stereotypes of himself. The rhetorical question: “Doesn’t that bother you?” addresses the audience and their perspective on the answer, making the issue of racism greater, as he subjectively believes he is that version of an ‘ogre’ that everyone despises and is revolted by.
Shrek vents about his inner desire for affection by making Donkey understand how ogres have feelings too: “No. Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers.”. This highlights the ‘layers’ that Shrek wants to communicate but can as he is pressured by society to keep them to himself because, contextually, ogres weren’t seen to be emotive and express feelings. The repetition of ‘ogres’ and ‘layers’ strongly symbolises the need and desperation that Shrek has to be able to openly express his want to be wanted and needed by someone he can love, and not to be ridiculed and seen as an object of nightmares and violence. The analogy of an ‘onion’ is symbolic for the properties of onions which make people cry; this suggests that Shrek has so many bottled up feelings that if they were expressed, they are enough to make a person cry because of the overwhelming feeling of sympathy they would feel.
A crucial moment in the change and progression of Shrek’s character comes from when he speaks to Fiona during their wedding:
“Shrek: Fiona? Are you all right?
Princess Fiona: Yes. But I don’t understand. I’m supposed to be beautiful.
Shrek: But you are beautiful.”
This is a defining moment for Shrek, he, a broken man, can finally appreciate and accept someone who also loves him for who is. Fiona, who also deals with mental health issues concerning her appearance, turns out to be just like Shrek, and this connection of both being ogres led to their union and lasting love. When Shrek asks, “Are you all right?” he expresses his concern and worry for Fiona’s wellbeing, which he himself has never experienced but can reciprocate onto his loved one, and responds to Fiona’s self-depreciating comment: “I’m supposed to be beautiful”, with “But you are beautiful” which provides a sense of wholesomeness for the audience as Shrek can finally be loved and feel a sense of belonging with a women he can relate to and make his wife.
Overall, Shrek begins as a hurt character who conforms to his stereotype within the Farquaadian society, expresses his desire for love and appreciation of ogres and advocates for the removal of the severe, damaging stereotypes. However, as the movie progresses Shrek successfully finds his love, Fiona, and can begin a wholesome, delightful relationship, happily ever after.
Written by my-anxiety, a Shrek fan
also 1 star
Shrek feels that he should be evidently associated with the stereotype of an ogre, as presented with the quote: “I’m an ogre! You know, ‘grab your torch and pitchforks! Doesn’t that bother you?”. Here, Shrek truly believes he is that stereotype and this begins his journey of recovery from that heavy influence of those stereotypes as Donkey, his future best friend, doesn’t care about his appearance or the connotations related to ogres. Simply, Shrek is the victim of racist abuse and manipulation, therefore has become too used to the stereotypes of himself. The rhetorical question: “Doesn’t that bother you?” addresses the audience and their perspective on the answer, making the issue of racism greater, as he subjectively believes he is that version of an ‘ogre’ that everyone despises and is revolted by.
Shrek vents about his inner desire for affection by making Donkey understand how ogres have feelings too: “No. Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers.”. This highlights the ‘layers’ that Shrek wants to communicate but can as he is pressured by society to keep them to himself because, contextually, ogres weren’t seen to be emotive and express feelings. The repetition of ‘ogres’ and ‘layers’ strongly symbolises the need and desperation that Shrek has to be able to openly express his want to be wanted and needed by someone he can love, and not to be ridiculed and seen as an object of nightmares and violence. The analogy of an ‘onion’ is symbolic for the properties of onions which make people cry; this suggests that Shrek has so many bottled up feelings that if they were expressed, they are enough to make a person cry because of the overwhelming feeling of sympathy they would feel.
A crucial moment in the change and progression of Shrek’s character comes from when he speaks to Fiona during their wedding:
“Shrek: Fiona? Are you all right?
Princess Fiona: Yes. But I don’t understand. I’m supposed to be beautiful.
Shrek: But you are beautiful.”
This is a defining moment for Shrek, he, a broken man, can finally appreciate and accept someone who also loves him for who is. Fiona, who also deals with mental health issues concerning her appearance, turns out to be just like Shrek, and this connection of both being ogres led to their union and lasting love. When Shrek asks, “Are you all right?” he expresses his concern and worry for Fiona’s wellbeing, which he himself has never experienced but can reciprocate onto his loved one, and responds to Fiona’s self-depreciating comment: “I’m supposed to be beautiful”, with “But you are beautiful” which provides a sense of wholesomeness for the audience as Shrek can finally be loved and feel a sense of belonging with a women he can relate to and make his wife.
Overall, Shrek begins as a hurt character who conforms to his stereotype within the Farquaadian society, expresses his desire for love and appreciation of ogres and advocates for the removal of the severe, damaging stereotypes. However, as the movie progresses Shrek successfully finds his love, Fiona, and can begin a wholesome, delightful relationship, happily ever after.
Written by my-anxiety, a Shrek fan
also 1 star
September 12, 2023
Personally, i was not a fan of this movie but upon reading it in book form my opinions completely changed. I would go as far as to say this is the best book i have ever read.
October 1, 2007
One day the King are death and he choose Shrek to take over the crown and become the king. But he didn't want to ... so after he knows about fiona's brother (in Human shape ^^"), He take a decision and embark on a journey to find a new king with the help of Shrek friends (Donkey and Puss)
Originaly review by AnnChan ^^
Originaly review by AnnChan ^^
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