With the study fairytales and folklore you'll always find that one tale tends to branch out into several others. A recurring theme here, a similar role there...So when I began looking at Snow White I did as I had done with 'Fitcher's Bird' by collecting stories with similar elements and comparing them to see things like common trends and how old certain parts are likely to be. Overall I find it helps for a very general understanding of the original thoughts behind the story and what it was really about.
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