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Analyzing Themes In The Frog Prince By The Grimm Brothers

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Summary The princess was out throwing her ball and she lost it. A Frog came along and offers to find it under one condition. They made a deal saying that the Princess had to love him and she said she 'll do whatever he wants as long as she got her ball, so the Frog went to get her ball. That night the Frog went to her castle and knocks on the door for the Princess to let him in. For three nights in a row, the Frog came back knocking on her door to let him in so they can sleep together. After the third night, the frog turned into a prince and asks for her to marry him. Theme Analysis One of the themes in the story “The Frog Prince” by the Grimm Brothers was to keep your promises. The Princess is reluctant because passing time with a
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