This is something that resonated with me. I was initially very shocked to hear about the stepmother first cutting off the toe of her eldest daughter then the heel of her other. These actions are extreme compared to the versions I grew up with. This to me serves to provide a reflection of how different the times were, where the brothers Grimm had a much harder and more violent life, we live lives of relative comfort. I find it interesting how this is reflected in the changes of the stories over time and wonder how the story will adapt in the future. -Tristan Hill