As you have read previously, there are a lot of differences between the gruesome tales and the delightful renditions. I have had a hard time trying to figure out which version I like better.
The gruesome ones seem more realistic to our violent ways of life than the Disney-type stories. Princes do not randomly appear and marry a stranger within the course of one day. More realistically, they would date around, lose interest, find someone new, and then eventually settle down. If only life could be like a happily ever after fairytale. To decide between these two different versions, I would have to go with my mood for that day. If I am feeling like a hopeless romantic, then I would definitely choose the delightful, unrealistic fairytales that gives everyone the hope of finding a prince. If I am feeling angered or frustrated, I would choose the gruesome tales so that I could see the evil characters suffer and get what they deserved.
Overall, if I had to choose one, I would go with the delightful renditions. I like seeing a happily ever after ending and like pretending that they do happen a lot, even though the chances are very slim. For me, there is nothing like watching a good ol’ Disney Princess movie.
So, if you had to choose one version to read, which would you prefer?
