In literacy we have been learning about the Hero's journey, which is a common structure for Movies and Nursery Rhymes.
Hansel and Gretel - Hero’s Journey
Status Quo
Their normal status is at their small cottage on the outskirts of the village
Call To Adventure
The Father told the kids that they were to come to the woods with him to get some wood.
Assistance
They had no assistance.
Departure
They left into the woods - Gretel Had a hunk of bread that they tore pieces from and put onto their path behind them so they wouldn’t get lost.
Trials
They Get lost in the forest because the breadcrumbs got eaten. They start to wander off and then they find a house made of candy.
Approach
The witch who lives inside invites them in. She puts Hansel into a cage and feeds him up so that he can be made into a soup.
Crisis
The witch wants to cook the kids in the oven, So When The witch looks into the oven, Gretel pushes her in. The witch is turned into a biscuit.
Treasure
Hansel and Gretel are free and they find lots of money in the witch's house.
Result
They can have more food and live better.
Return
They live happily ever after, the step mom leaves because the children are back.
New Life
They don’t have to live in misery and poorness.
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