Heroic Diction In The Grimm Brothers

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Consequently, the brothers Grimm amazing usage of old and formal words gives tale an almost Shakespearean feel; The Grimm Brothers have fantastic diction. The author often uses words like naught, and lament. Folk and old English are some words that come to my mind when thinking about the author's style. Here is an example of the brothers Grimm diction;” if that is the ladder by which one mounts, I too will try my fortune; said he, and the next day when it began to grow dark, he went out and cried: Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair to me.’” when the brothers Grimm decided to write this outlandish tale they knew that such a unique story would need a unique word choice. This story just wouldn't feel right if it was worded any different.