Who Are Grimm Brothers?

Fairy tales are an integral part of human lives. These short tales open up a whole new world; from Walt Disney’s point of view - a world that is filled with imagination and hopeful dreams. Due to the beliefs that fairy tales provide for people, they take a huge part in shaping one's identity. Nonetheless, fairy tales were not always joyful and wonderful to read. Long ago, the Grimm brothers composed a book filled fairy tales. Their book contains fairy tales in their most original form: dark, gruesome, and frightening. These tales were in no way suitable to young audiences, however, with time the tales began to transform. Oral tradition along with a society's beliefs have translated into fairy tales, and have changed fairy tales themes and morals. …show more content…
Throughout their lives, Jacob and Wilhelm were inseparable best friends. Their close relationship came about, due to the fact that when they relied on each other a lot during their childhood. They wanted to follow in their father's path by studying law. Their decision to study law also came about because their father passed away, and they felt that by studying law they could connect with their father more. They ended up going to the University of Marburg to study law. While in Marburg some of their professors inspired them to look into german folklore. Friedrich von Savigny was the professor who first awakened the Grimm brothers interest in german folk literature. He was a great influence on the Grimm brothers research methods and expanded their way of thinking. The Grimm brothers were taught antiquarian investigation in which age and rarity was greatly valued. Other inspirations included Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano who were German romanticist. Johann Gottfried Herder was another influence on the Grimm’s brothers writing style, since he taught them to value natural poetry over artistic poetry. Natural poetry meant sticking to the simplicity of the story unlike artistic poetry that in an elaborated writing …show more content…
Due to the time period the society's way of thinking, many felt that the Grimm brothers tales were appropriate for the children to read, however, many of the stories were still under parental guidance. “In the past, children were seen as miniature adults who had to work for their keep as soon as they were able” (Mondschein). When the children were of age they had to help support their families. In our day and age, children are able to enjoy their childhood to the greatest extent. Children do not have to worry about helping out their families until much later, since them not working will greatly affect their families income. The idea of having to go out and look for a job as soon as one was old enough can be seen in the Grimm brothers life. After, their father died the Grimm brothers knew that the only way to help support their family was to study to be able to get a