Household Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm
Translated by Margaret Hunt (1884)
Hansel and Grethel
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Hansel and Grethel's family fell on hard times and were not able to provide food enough for everyone. This could be a story all on its own. So many families go through difficult times in their life, but are able to pull through. The struggle between the husband and wife caused a rife which is very common when children have new people placed in their lives.
The children in this story are wise, especially Hansel. He protects himself and his sister even when his father didn't. The father was intimidated by his wife and let her dictate what he did. I also think it's interesting when they lose their way because the bread has been eaten by birds.
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