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Inequality In A Folk Tale

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In the folk tale, it suggests that some people are good, while others are nasty/mean. We see this when the father seems to be compassion, but a bit weak and when the stepmother tried to get rid of the children, by leaving them in the forest to die. In the story, it contains a message regarding that sometimes the only way to a better life is through making sacrifices. For instance, the father's decisions to leave Hansel and Gretel in the forest. In Hansel and Gretel, it suggests that there is inequality in society. You can see this when the stepmother wanted to have more food for herself, instead of giving some to the children. The folk tale suggests that the individual's role in the world is some people care about themselves more than
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