Hansel and gretel man vs women
Hansel and gretel man vs womenChildren play an important role in our society. They are the future of the human race and is important that they are taught how to become a man or a woman. It is up to the parents of the children to instill values and to teach their child how to behave. They must explain to them what is right and wrong, and also what to do and not too. Reading fairy tales to children is a good way for parents to bond with their children. But something the parents may not know is the meaning behind fairy tales. Different versions of the same tale may tell a much different story. Both Sexton's "Hansel and Gretel" and Grimm's "Hansel and Gretel" have the same basic plot. Grimm's version is for children, while Sexton's version is suited towards an older age group. Both fairytales explain how parents should treat their children and also what the different roles of a woman and a man are. Although the stories talk about the same thing their views are different. In "Hansel and Gretel male and female children are treated differently and are taught to behave like the typical man or woman.
Throughout the Sexton's fairytale children are treated much differently than the typical child is treated. All of the adults in the story treat children as though they are property. They use them for what they are good for. "Little child, Little nubkin, Sweet as fudge,You are my blitz.
I will spit on you for luck, For you are better than money" (Sexton, 101)
In this quote Sexton is saying how parents have children in order to take advantage of the benefits of having children. If you have children society treats you much differently. You are more like the typical American family. Children can be used to draw attention to their parents. People may approach and be very kind and forgiving because you have children. They understand the hardships of having children and think you are a better person because of it. This quote also shows how innocent children are. Children are not evil until they grow up and are taught how to act. Your child will probably turn out like you. If you are evil, then your child may become evil. If you are a good person then your child will learn this instead.
Grimm's "Hansel and Gretel" tells a similar story but teaches much different values. This fairytale is meant to show what will happen to your children if you do not take care and watch after them. "Take them miles from home, so far that they can never find their way back! Mabye someone will find them and give them a home. The stepmother is trying to talk Hansel and Gretel's father to get rid...
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