Question

Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the Grimms’ fairy tales were not meant for children? Check all that apply.

-The tales are from the past and were collected through interviews.
-Some of the tales discuss wars and other conflicts of the time.
-Many of the stories tell about the horrifying and brutal treatment of children.
-The stories and the custom of storytelling are a timeless pastime for children.
-The tales often reveal the harsh living conditions of the 19th century.

Answer 1

Hi,

Grimms’ fairy tales were not meant for children because many of the stories tell about the horrifying and brutal treatment of children.

Therefore the answer to the above question is option 3 :many of the stories tell about the horrifying and brutal treatment of children.

Thanks for asking.

I hope the answer helped.

Answer 2

The given statement “Many of the stories tell about the horrifying and brutal treatment of children.”

Best supports that the Grimms’ fairy tales were not meant for children.

The Grimms’ fairy tales which was also known as the Children's and Household Tales is a collection of many fairy tales composed by the Grimm brothers Jakob and Wilhelm.

The book was criticised due to the presence of brutality and some adult contents in some stories.