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The Moral Lessons Embedded in the Grimms’ Tales
Unlike the Disney adaptations that often soften or romanticize these stories, the original tales present stark moral lessons. For instance, the Queen's vanity prompts her to seek Snow White's destruction through multiple schemes—each more sinister than the last. The stories portray the consequences of envy and pride, illustrating that destructive desires lead to downfall.
A notable difference in the Grimm version is the brutal justice meted out to the wicked stepmother—forced to dance in hot iron shoes until death. This punishment underscores the moral that evil actions eventually lead to ruin, a stark contrast to modern depictions that often omit consequences.