Everyone assumed that the innocent little Red Riding Hood was attacked and hurt by the 'big bad wolf'
But she was not. No, the wolf merely conversed with her about the townspeople and predicted their exact response to her meeting with him. For he wasn't a bad wolf, but a wise one.
When Red Riding Hood went back to the town, everyone acted like he for-told. A terrifying show of predictability for the townspeople.
Over time, she spoke with the wolf more and more. He was more of a teacher to her then all the teachers in the town. Over time, she realised what was wrong with the town. The people in it. They were all pathetic.