fairy tales and popular fiction

A detailed Summary of fairy tales and popular fiction

And they lived happily ever after! This is the classic ending to the majority of fairy tales

that children listen to growing up. For those that heard these tales, few can deny that

their visions of the future and reality were not, at least in part, influenced by fairy tales.

Young boys dream of when they will slay their first dragon or monster, while young girls

envision the prince charming that will one day ride in and whisk them away. Although

much of this influence is quite innocent, there are some stereotypes imbedded in fairy

tales that have been passed through the generations. Specifically, there has been a

tradition of portraying women in a negative fashion. The Grimm Brothers' version of

Hansel and Gretel exemplifies some of these portrayals including the stereotypical role

of the evil stepmother, the role of the wicked witch, how children are easily victimized,

and the role of passive female heroines. Rare amongst fairy tales, Hansel and Gretel,

also demonstrates the active role of female heroines, but only under restricted

conditions. These stereotypes are seen throughout the story.

stepmother so willingly sacrifices is because she lacks and can never develop this

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