Someone from the community is currently working feverishly to complete this section of the study guide. Don’t worry, it shouldn’t be long.
The Question and Answer section for Grimm’s Fairy Tales is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
I think the plots had to be familiar with the dangers people faced at the time. Many of these stories were cautionary tales of thematic and moral importance to people of that era.
Hansel and Gretel is included in the British canon of tales, but it has historical significance that pre-dates the 17th century and originates from excerpts from the Arabian Nights.
I have provided the direct link to the following article below. You should find what you need;
Psychoanalytic Readings of The Snow White and Hansel and Gretel
http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45896
