What is the moral in Rumpelstiltskin?

Answer 1

I can't say I know for sure. Perhaps it's easier if we look at the mistakes made by the characters. I'll try:

• The miller lied to the king, just so he would seem special and important.
• The girl lost her head and promised something without realising the implications of her promise, just to save herself.
• Rumpelstiltskin is so confident that the queen won't guess his name that he makes the terrible mistake of saying it out loud.

Maybe it's that we should all be more careful what we say, and think of the consequences. :)

Answer 2

One moral in Rumpelstiltskin is the importance of keeping promises. The miller's daughter makes a promise to Rumpelstiltskin that she must fulfill, teaching the lesson that one should be careful when making agreements and always follow through on their commitments.

Answer 3

always keep your promises