Symbolic role of Food in “Hansel & Gretel”

In the classic tale of “Hansel and Gretel”, food serves a very symbolic role. It is the lack of food that is used as the primary justification and catalyst for the abandonment of the children.

Sexual Symbolism in “Little Red Riding Hood”

In some of the various versions of the classic tale of “Little Red Riding Hood”, there are many symbols of sex, whether perverse of traditional. For the intents and purposes of this paper, I will analyze more specifically Charles Perrault’s version, which is considered one of the most satirical.