Hey, I'll bet you saw this and didn't really think about it.

By this time, there had already been many cartoons that played with the notion that they exist as drawings on a page. So it seemed natural to have cartoon characters co-exist with books.

In this particular one, characters from books come out of them and intermingle, beginning with the three witches from "Hamlet." They task the Raven from the eponymous "book" with getting a worm for their potion.

The central portion of the cartoon is a traditional chase game between the hunter and hunted. I'm sure there are all sorts of interesting societal notions to be drawn from the prevalence of these stories, But what interests me is this wrapper. Its amazingly sophisticated in its abstraction, the humor of abstraction.

The witches are stolen from Disney, "Snow White," I think.

Ted's Evaluation -- 2 of 3: Has some interesting elements.

Animation is a form of visual storytelling that involves creating visual art and motion through the use of various techniques and technologies. In animation, images are manipulated to create the illusion of movement, bringing characters, objects, and environments to life. Animation can encompass a wide range of styles, themes, and intended audiences, making it a diverse and versatile form of storytelling.

Daveigh Chase, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in Spirited Away (2001)

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The family genre features stories specifically created to be suitable for a wide range of age groups within a family. Family-oriented content is designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults, often providing entertainment that is wholesome, relatable, and appropriate for all members of a family to watch or experience together.

Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

Benedict Cumberbatch in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

A witch needs a worm to complete a potion and sends out her raven who catches a bookworm. Literary characters come to his rescue.

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