The history of fairy tales

For whom were fairy tales written and why?

Which of the following describes the evolution of fairy tales?

• The tales began as ancient myths and evolved into the tales we know today.

• The tales included fairies, were initially told orally from grandmothers to mothers and then eventually female authors wrote them down.

• The tales originated in Germany and Austria and were written down by the Grimm brothers and Hans Christian Andersen

How did the Grimm Brothers alter the stories?  For what reason?

What is the primary difference between the Grimm brothers' tales and Andersen's stories?

Explain how Disney influenced the genre of fairy tales.

Why do fairy tales hold such vast appeal?