How is the character of the little mermaid in 'the little mermaid grimm brothers story' different from other versions?

No, the Little Mermaid is not a story by the Brothers Grimm. It was written by Hans Christian Andersen.

Yes, the original Little Mermaid story is indeed from the Grimm Brothers.

The Grimm Brothers' 'Little Mermaid' story is a tragic one. The mermaid, out of love for the prince she saved, exchanges her beautiful tail for legs. The process is not easy as she has to bear a lot of pain. She hopes that the prince will fall in love with her, but things don't go as she wishes. The prince marries someone else, and the mermaid, in her despair, returns to the sea and becomes sea foam. This story shows the harsh reality that love doesn't always get rewarded, and the sacrifices one makes might be in vain.

The Grimm Brothers' version of 'The Little Mermaid' is different from the more well - known Andersen's version. In the Grimm version, the mermaid saves a prince from drowning. She falls in love with him and wants to be with him. However, she faces many difficulties and challenges in her pursuit of love, including the differences between their two worlds.

Well, Andersen's 'Little Mermaid' is more well - known. But in the Brothers Grimm's version, the story might be less focused on the romantic aspect that is so central in Andersen's. The Grimm version could potentially have more elements related to the mermaid's life in the sea before she meets the human world. For example, there could be more about her family or her underwater home. And the Grimm's story might not place as much emphasis on the pain she endures for her love as Andersen's does.

In the Grimm story, the Little Mermaid starts as a curious and somewhat naive character. As she falls in love with the prince, she becomes more determined. However, her development is also marked by her suffering. For example, when she makes the deal with the sea witch, she starts to realize the high cost of her desires.

The ending in the Grimm Brothers' story is often more tragic compared to some other versions. In the Grimm version, the Little Mermaid doesn't get a happily - ever - after with the prince like in the Disney version. Instead, she may face a more desolate fate, which really emphasizes the harshness of the decisions she made and the consequences she has to bear.

Well, in the real little mermaid story, the mermaid's sacrifice is more extreme. She not only loses her voice but also faces a more uncertain future. In the Disney version, it's more of a light - hearted adventure with a clear - cut happy ending. In the real story, the mermaid's journey is filled with more despair and the ending is not as straightforwardly positive. For instance, she has to endure a great deal of physical pain when she gets her legs, which is not as emphasized in the Disney version.

Yes, the Grimm's Little Mermaid story is named 'The Little Sea - Maid', while Andersen's is simply 'The Little Mermaid'.

The Brothers Grimm often collected and adapted stories that reflected the values of their time. In the 'Little Mermaid' story, it might show the importance of nature. Since mermaids are part of nature, their stories could be a way to remind people of the power and mystery of the natural world. Also, it could show the idea of different realms and how they interact, which might be related to the way people thought about different social classes or groups in that era.