Essay On Hansel And Gretel

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Hansel & Gretel Throughout Time
The infamous Germanic fairy tale does not begin and end solely from the pen of the Brothers Grimm. Similar to the statement “every joke, has a little bit of truth” holds true to this fairy tale which has deep ties to the Middle Ages time period. It is believed that these tales of poverty, child abandonment, starvation, and cannibalism can be traced back to the Middle Ages when people authentically experienced these difficult situations. The story of Hansel and Gretel is about a young brother and sister threatened by a cannibalistic witch living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their lives by outwitting her. The story is rich in history, has adapted over the years, and has been imitated by many cultures throughout the world.
Hansel and Gretel is considered folklore, these early allegories were passed from generation to generation orally. The fairy tale may have originated in the medieval period of the Great Famine (1315–1321), looking closer at the time period it started with bad weather in spri...

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