The Lost Kids: The Grimm Fairy Tales

There is so much that people don't know about fairy tales and their writers, and that is certainly true for The Brother's Grimm's Fairy Tales. The brothers Grimm consist of 2 brothers, Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1856). They were both were born in Hanau, near Frankfurt. Even though people give the Grimm brothers credit for the tales, they were actually oral traditions passed on for years! The oral traditions were very dark, so the Grimm bros. and Disney (for the movies) changed them to be more kid-friendly. Some people think fairy tales are relatively new, but they were actually published in 1812, so they're actually old. Next time you read a fairy tale, tell someone about the Grimm

The reason why i chose this game is because as a Star Wars fan i could not imagine what it would be like to play an actual Star Wars video game, i was drawn in by the fun Lego design and then stayed for the tricky but fun game play. All of these adventures take place in the Star Wars galaxy, within the game you will be able to travel to your destination of choice. When you begin the game you only have the option of being Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui Gon Jinn, or C3P-O, you will be able to switch characters among these 3, each of them have their own special talents which will come in handy for different missions. The purpose of this game is to achieve each of the missions at the begining of each chapter, usually you will have to fight your way through and use the force to enable door and hatches

Every girl has at one time wanted to be a princess. We held this belief because of the stories we were told as young girls. The stories we heard in which poor peasant girls could become princesses through perseverance, patience, beauty or wit. These stories were introduced to us under the guise of fairytales, which, for many of us are synonymous with the name Grimm, although several of our favorite fairytales are by other authors. Even if you don’t know the name Grimm, you know at least one story by the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Rapunzel, and the list continues. The Grimm Brothers collected and wrote stories scattered throughout the rural countryside, recording them based on a general

If you’re a fan of medieval times, you probably know the answer to this question or at least partially so. If not, please continue reading, and I'll give a basic explanation.

Sometimes one's rationality can be engulfed by rage, causing them to do unspeakable things. This situation can be found in the book The Sisters Grimm: The Council of Mirrors by Michael Buckley. In the book, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are prophesied to save the world from an evil magic mirror. Although saving the world could only be achieved in creating a coven of the most powerful witches and leading an army of misfits into combat, the Grimm sisters' grandmother is possessed by Mirror, preventing them from killing him. Despite the tension and exhilaration in the story, an individual that reads the book may desire their life to me more like the character's.

In the book, “The Land of Stories A Grimm Warning” by Chris Colfer, the main character, Rook, changes throughout the book due to the conflicts he faces.

The Grimm brothers became popular for their colletion of fairy tales. Jacob and Wilhelm were both born and raised in Hanau which is near to Frankfurt. However Jacob is a year older. They study in a school called Kassel and studied law and medieval German literature at the University of Marburg. While at the university, they became interested about in language of the Germans and also folktales.

Dez held onto Grimm tightly, her feet no longer touching the ground as she hung from his shoulders. Grimm was nearly a foot taller then she was, but that never seemed to stop her. She never failed to hit her mark, her body firmly pressed to his as she hugged him close. She smirked as he looked back over his shoulder to her, "Silly wolf, that's why you never see me coming." she teased and slowly loosened her grip on him.

Once upon a time… A wondrous, magical place far far away where ornate castles stand erect from the lush grass accompanied by lively flowers has pixies spreading their shimmering dust, bringing ecstasy over the wonderland. Rolling hills and magic forests are the home to numerous enchanting creatures and peaceful villagers. The enemies, dragons, witches, and ogres, create hardships for the village, but fairy godmothers, princes and princesses; kings and queens; and unicorns shield the beloved kingdom. This is their story, their life, their fairytale, and their happily ever after.

Classic fairy tales are getting closer to the adult genre. The children's author Diane Purkiss states that, “There has been a move toward seeing fairy tales as an adult, or any rate, a young adult dark sort of genre.” She also told BBC, “In the past, fairy tales were told by adults to adults, in William Shakespeare’s time.” This shows that classic fairy tales are meant more for adults to read not as much for children.

Fairy tales were a big part of my childhood. I started my research on fairy tales written by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm. Fairy tales often have a character that goes on a journey or an adventure. During his journey he encounters mystical beings that help or hurt the characters success. When I was a child, my grandparents would tell my sister and I stories like “Jack and the Bean Stalk” and “Little Red Riding Hood”. My grandfather would always act out the part of the wolf or the giant, while my grandma told the story. The fairy tales by the brothers Grimm were very popular and some were retold by Disney. But Disney’s versions were much less graphic than the original tales.

Children fairy tales are some of the first books we’re introduced to growing up. Typically, the princess is saved by the heroic prince and they lived “happily ever after”. Some may think our life should be like a fairy tales while others don’t. These tales created gender roles in which appeared to be very important. In the Grimm Brothers fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel”, the parents leave the children in the forest to starve due to not having enough money to buy food in order to sustain life. The children later find a house deep in the woods where an old, evil witch lures them in and tried to eat Hansel and Gretel. They eventually kill the witch and find their way home to their father with no stepmother to be found as she has died while the children were away. In the fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel” gender and feminist criticism are highlighted throughout the tale by defining characteristics, consequences from their actions, and societal roles and expectations that were both prominent in German history and modern society.

Fairy tales have been around for centuries due to their captivating nature, especially among a young audience. As parents continue to read these tales to their children, generation after generation, their popularity have not diminished. Although fairy tales continue to be pervasive and prominent within culture as time goes on, some of their themes and takeaways have become outdated. In today’s society as the socio and political environment is advancing the sexist themes and ideas depicted in fairy tales are being challenged as societal pressures evolve and both feminist tales and movements gain prominence. Unfortunately, in terms of today’s workforce, there are parallels to powerful women in high ranking jobs and evil females within fairy tales due to the stigma around dominant women and continued emphasis on beauty.

Fairy Tales were use as children’s bedtime stories and at often times it teaches a lesson. Many of these tales were originally passed down orally and it was popular among the peasants. Only recently, a couple hundred years ago, has these tales been written down because back in the days many people were illiterate. Even though the adults maybe reading the stories to the child, the child often alters it. That’s why there’s so many different version of the same stories. In most Fairy Tales the villains were either dismissed or die in some horrible death while the “good guys” be victorious. This theme occurs in Fairy Tales like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Red Ridding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel. These ending in a way teaches the children a lesson.

The lesson that I choose to rewrite is lesson two when we discussed The Brothers Grimm and the German Fairy Tale. In question two you asked what are the characteristics of a hero in these stories and I feel like I didn’t actually use the reading to support how I felt when answering the question. I think that adventurous, strong and brave are characteristics of a hero in these stories. In each story there is a fight for what an individual wants or needs and nothing stops them. “Rapunzel” wants her prince and the enchantress sends her to a dessert with her twins alone and while blind the prince finds his family and they live happily ever after. In “Rumpelstilzchen” the young girl said she would promise this little man her first born if she became queen and when the time came she had three day to think of his name and with many days help from messenger she got his name and was able to keep her first born. These two stories alone show the adventure, bravery and strength of never giving up and getting what they want no matter what. These are characteristics in each story just told differently.