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This is not quite clear. The Mother was alive, a welcome change from some Disney tales- where Maternal absence is seemingly status-quo. Maybe the Mother had some personal problems and could not manage the children. There are two untoward alternates. A. She may have abandoned the kids literally- like abandoning a ship- and this is frightening! or B. as there is a lockout, there is also a strike- the kids could have set out themselves- either running away from home ( this does occur in the case of Dorothy Gale) or just for fun, as explorers for a day... draw your own conclusions.
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In the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel," their mother abandoned them because their stepmother was cruel and selfish, and she convinced their father to abandon them in the woods so they would not be a burden. This was a plot point to move the story forward and create the challenging circumstances that Hansel and Gretel had to face.
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How much money do Hansel and Gretel's parents have?
Hansel and Gretel's parents are portrayed as poor in the fairy tale. They struggle to provide for their family, which is why they make the difficult decision to abandon their children in the forest.
Who is the character in hansel and gretel?
HANSEL AND GRETEL,PAPA,AND THE WITCH
What site is Gretel and Hansel 3 the game on?
Gretel and Hansel 3 has not come out yet. You can find Gretel and Hansel 1 and 2 on Newgrounds or Armorgames.
Who is gretel the girl or the boy?
Hansel is the big brother, Gretel his younger sister.
What actors and actresses appeared in Hansel and Gretel - 1913?
The cast of Hansel and Gretel - 1913 includes: Baby Early Gorman as Gretel Matty Roubert as Hansel
Where can you download Hansel and Gretel and The Enchanted Castle?
Where can you download Hansel and Gretel and The Enchanted Castle?WHERE ????
What actors and actresses appeared in Hansel et Gretel - 2004?
The cast of Hansel et Gretel - 2004 includes: Simon Deraspe as Hansel Elsa Pottier as Gretel
Where did Hansel and Gretel live?
Hansel and Gretel lived in a small cottage in the woods with their father and stepmother.
Is englebert the earliest author of Hansel and Gretel?
No. Englebert Humperdink wrote the opera "Hansel und Gretel" in the 19th century. The brothers Grimm wrote the story of Hansel and Gretel.
What actors and actresses appeared in Hansel and Gretel - 2007?
The cast of Hansel and Gretel - 2007 includes: Luke Allison as Hansel Kelly Eggers as The Witch Isabella Pease as Gretel
Who is the villain in hansel and gretel?
Hansel and Gretel save themselves by outsmarting her. Gretel pushes the witch into the open oven intended for her and her brother.
What are the ratings and certificates for Hansel and Gretel - 2002?
Hansel and Gretel - 2002 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
