Asked by joy
Why did the author refer to "Hansel and Gretel" in milkweed
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
I haven't read "Milkweed," so I can only make a guess.
Remember the German story of Hansel and Gretel? The children are going to be eaten by the witch, but outsmart her and escape to supposedly live happily ever after.
Do you see a connection between this fable and "Milkweed?"
This site may give you some ideas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansel_and_Gretel
What do you think?
Remember the German story of Hansel and Gretel? The children are going to be eaten by the witch, but outsmart her and escape to supposedly live happily ever after.
Do you see a connection between this fable and "Milkweed?"
This site may give you some ideas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansel_and_Gretel
What do you think?