Rumpelstiltskin
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There are many reasons why the story "" has endured
for so long, despite its modification into a modern interpretation (Grimm,
Household Stories. New York, Dover, 1963. Page 228, and Garner, James Finn,
Politically Correct Bedtime Stories. New York, Macmillan, 1994, Page 13).
The story, in both int ....
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.... of another
person for one's own advantage ( Webster's Universal College Dictionary.
New York. Gramercy. 1997). This is an element of human nature that is found
in the interpretations of this story that I read. The miller, The king and
Rumpelstiltskin all exploit the girl (Esmeralda) in different ways for
personal gain. She too uses them, as well as others around her to gain what
she wants.
The miller, in both versions tells people that his daughter has a
wonderful ability to make gol ....
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