Conclusion

     German society’s expectations and values and their dangers to society are frequently seen in many local fairy tales like the Grimm brothers’ collection of fables. Major values include maintaining racial purity, respecting traditions, and establishing the role of women in society. By incorporating these values in fairy tales, people respond and shape themselves to embody those values. The negative aspects of these values either bring violence upon foreigners or restrain basic rights from women. Fairy tales, like many other myths, contain more meaning to them than pure amusement for readers. The motifs in the stories help people better understand society’s values and both the positive and negative influences they have on people.