How does the Grimm Brothers' Cinderella story end?

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 main elements include Cinderella herself, a kind - hearted girl. There are her cruel stepmother and stepsisters who treat her badly. The fairy godmother is also a key element, who uses magic to help Cinderella go to the ball. And of course, the glass slipper which is the crucial item for the prince to find Cinderella.

Well, at the end of the Brothers Grimm's original Red Riding Hood story, a hunter arrives at the grandmother's house. He notices the strange behavior of the wolf in the grandmother's bed. He quickly realizes what has happened. So, he takes out his knife and cuts open the wolf's stomach. Out come the grandmother and Red Riding Hood, safe and sound. To make sure the wolf can't cause any more harm, they fill his stomach with stones and sew it back up. When the wolf wakes up and tries to run away, the weight of the stones is too much for him, and he falls and dies. This ending is a form of justice for the wolf's evil deeds.

In the original Grimm's Cinderella, she is depicted as a very patient and gentle character. Despite being constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, she doesn't become bitter. She is a symbol of perseverance, quietly doing her chores and hoping for a better day. When she gets the chance to go to the ball, she shows her grace and elegance. Overall, she is a character that represents the good that can survive in a cruel environment.

The Brothers Grimm collected the stories by traveling around Germany and listening to people. They were interested in the oral traditions of the common folk. They would visit villages and small towns, and sit with the locals to hear their tales. They were careful to note down not just the stories but also the way they were told, with all the unique expressions and dialects. This way, they managed to compile a large collection of real folk stories that became known as the Brothers Grimm stories.

At the beginning of the Brothers Grimm Rapunzel original story, Rapunzel's mother's longing for the rapunzel plant sets the story in motion. The witch takes Rapunzel as a result of the mother's actions. Rapunzel grows up in the tower. The prince's discovery of her is a turning point. But then, the witch separates them. Rapunzel has to endure time in the wilderness. The prince searches for her blindly. In the end, through their perseverance, they are reunited and their love triumphs.

Usually, a Cinderella story ends with Cinderella marrying the prince and living happily ever after.

The story ends when the prince finally finds Cinderella by using the glass slipper. They get married and start a new life together, leaving behind Cinderella's cruel stepmother and stepsisters.

The original Cinderella story ends with the prince finding Cinderella by using the glass slipper. They get married and live happily ever after.