I read Perrault's version of LRRH. His version was very interesting. Little Red Riding Hood is very oblivious to the wolf and any harmful intentions it might have. The fact that she so easily went into the bed was strange. Also, that she took her clothes off was even more strange. "Grandmother, what big arms you have," LRRH says to the wolf when she gets into the bed. I don't know if the young girl is supposed to be oblivious or in some way seduced by the wolf. There is definitely a moral to this story. Don't trust stangers, and be aware of the people around you. The "nice" men can be the ones you need to watch out most for.
2. The internal conflict going on would be her initial fear when hearing the wolfs voice when she got to the grandmother's house. There were not any specific directions from the mom to stay away from wolves, but she does feel afraid when she hears his voice. "Little Red Riding Hood, hearing the big voice of the wolf, was at first afraid.." The external conflict would be the wolf who is seducing this young girl and soon to eat her, and when she gets into the bed with him.
I also read Perrault's version of "Little Red Riding Hood" as well. I also thought it was strange that Riding Hood was easily seduced by the wolf. It seems that she was not even asked to take off her clothes, and she just did it anyway. She seems very oblivious but maybe that is to show her innocence.
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