The Snow Queen

In the fairy tale of “Little Snow-White”, the authors introduce us to two beautiful women, whom happen to be stepmother and stepdaughter. However, the task of this essay is not to discuss the beauty of the two, but to discuss the complex relationship they share. Hence, to accomplish the task at hand, I shall analyze two scenes from the fairy tale and these scenes happen to be; firstly, the mirror informing the stepmother for the first time that she is not the “fairest in all of the land”; and…

perceived in many different ways. Olrik’s Laws allow for a perspective of study that, through analysis, allows for an organic, cultural conception of Schneewittchen. Identifying each of Olrik’s Epic Laws that are evident in Schneewittchen, translated to Snow-White, successfully allows for a deeper understanding of the structural approach as well as the tale. The first law of Olrik’s Epic Laws is the Law of Opening and Closing, which states that a folk tale does not begin with a sudden action or…

In Disney’s version, Snow White was a princess that is forced to serve her evil stepmother, the Queen. One day she met a man and fell in love. The Queen became jealous of Snow White because of her beauty and serendipity. She ordered the Huntsman the kill Snow White and to bring her Snow’s heart as proof of her death. The Huntsman could not bring himself to kill Snow White and told her to run far away into the forest. Snow White ran until she came across a small cottage…

lay still. “HAI – YA!” The door was kicked open and in came Snow White, Cinderella and a very cross Sleeping Beauty. Prince Charming woke up with a start and yawned. “Oh good, you’re here” he said, and sat up whilst reaching for his mirror, that said on the frame “Your hair looks great today!” “Well, you wouldn’t believe the 2 months, 3 weeks and four days I’ve had!” said Sleeping Beauty pacing up and down. “Same here,” said Snow White, (trying to get a bird off her shoulder). “Me too!”,…

beautiful often attract unwanted jealousy and drama. Take the infamous tale of Snow White that was originally written by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in 1812. The story focuses on a Queen who was sewing during midwinter and as she looked out the window, she says “If only I had a child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as the wood in this frame.” And shortly afterwards, she gives birth to a girl, whom she named Snow White, with the exact description before dying. The King then remarries…

refers to the happy animated Disney interpretations. Looking past the differences in how The Brothers Grimm and Disney like to mood their stories they both share the similar themes of what jealousy and cruel acts can lead to, the envy of the evil Queen in Snow White, the rage and vanity of Gothel in Rapunzel, and the greed of Cinderella’s stepmother and sisters; however, there seems to be a controversy…

things can be found in one place, and that one place is in fairy tales. Snow White and the Sven Dwarfs is one of the many fairy tales that has changed a lot throughout history. Things like the theme, and its purpose have changed immensely compared to the original Snow white. Fairy tales have not only changed throughout time but have also impacted society in a big way, they have shaped the girls and boys of today’s society and Snow White is no exception. They are the main reason that little girls…

the tale of Snow White is better known as a classic Disney story for children. This was not the case with the Grimm brothers “original” version and Neil Gaiman’s spin-off version of the story. It is clear to understand that the mood and themes of these two stories are highly influenced by the symbolism and plot. Neil Gaiman changed the perspective of Snow-White and gave a different meaning to some of the symbols within the story. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s symbolism in “Little Snow-White”…

wall, who is the fairest one of all?” With lips as red as blood, skin as white as snow, and hair as black as wood, Snow White holds the title of the fairest one in the land. Snow White, who is innocent and beautiful, gets to live happily ever after while her Step Mother is killed off because of her wickedness. But is the wicked step mother really a villain? As Snow White is praised, the Stepmother is diminished. Snow White represents the perfect societal woman at the time: beautiful,…

Little did they know how much trouble that was going to cause me. Growing up, evil people always tried to do me harm, when baby, the Evil Queen tried to kidnap me and raise me as her own, as a toddler, the Wicked Witch of the West from the Land of Oz, dressed herself as my nanny and tried to use me for her benefit. Once a teenager however, I had learned ways to protect myself, I already knew…