What are the main elements in Grimm Brothers Cinderella story?

In the real Brothers Grimm Cinderella story, there are some darker elements compared to the more sanitized versions. For example, the stepsisters' attempts to fit into the glass slipper are quite gruesome. It reflects the harshness of the time. Also, Cinderella's patience and her unwavering belief in good are emphasized throughout the story.

The end of the Grimm Brothers' Cinderella story is quite satisfying. Cinderella marries the prince. Her stepmother and stepsisters, who had been so mean to her, get their comeuppance. The story shows that good prevails in the end. Cinderella's kindness is rewarded with a happy marriage, while her stepfamily's cruelty is not overlooked. It's a classic ending that sends a positive message about fairness and the rewards of virtue.

Well, the original story has a stronger moral tone. Cinderella's patience and kindness are more emphasized in the face of extreme cruelty from her stepfamily. In modern versions, there's often more focus on the magic and the grandeur of the ball. Also, in the Grimm version, the fairy godmother figure is not as glamorous as in modern takes. She's more of a magical helper in a more primitive sense.

One main difference is the level of darkness. The Grimm version has more cruel and harsh elements. In modern adaptations, these are often toned down. For example, the stepsisters' actions are made less extreme in modern versions.

In the Brothers Grimm's original Sleeping Beauty story, one main element is the long sleep that the princess is put under by a curse. Another is the spindle which causes the curse to be activated when she touches it. And there is also the prince who finally wakes her up with a kiss after a long time has passed.

In the original Grimm story, Cinderella is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. She has to do all the chores. The fairy godmother helps her go to the ball. She loses her glass slipper at the ball. And finally, the prince finds her by the slipper and they live happily ever after.

The first story by the Grimm Brothers was 'The Frog King or Iron Henry'.

Well, one key element is the magic of the rapunzel plant. The witch in the story guards the rapunzel plant in her garden. Another important part is Rapunzel herself, her long hair which becomes a means of access to her tower prison. Also, the prince who discovers her and their relationship is a major element.

In the story of the Brothers Grimm Gingerbread Man, it all begins with the creation of the Gingerbread Man. He is brought to life in the oven. Once he is out, he's full of energy and runs away. The cat, dog, and other animals are attracted by his smell and try to catch him. However, he is very clever at first and manages to avoid them. But when he meets the fox, the fox uses its wits. It convinces the Gingerbread Man to trust it and in the end, the Gingerbread Man meets his end in the fox's stomach.