Grimms' Fairy Tales, Snowdrop summary
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In Snowdrop, a jealous queen drives her stepdaughter into the forest and repeatedly attacks her despite the protection of seven dwarfs. A prince’s handling of her coffin dislodges the poisoned apple, Snowdrop revives and marries him, and the queen dies of rage upon recognizing the bride.
What happens
- The queen’s mirror names Snowdrop more beautiful, and a servant abandons the girl in the forest instead of killing her.
- Seven dwarfs offer Snowdrop shelter in exchange for housework and warn her against admitting strangers.
- The disguised queen attacks with tight laces and a poisoned comb, but the dwarfs revive Snowdrop both times.
- A poisoned apple leaves Snowdrop apparently dead, and the dwarfs place her in a glass coffin.
- A prince lifts the coffin, dislodging the apple from Snowdrop’s mouth; she awakens and agrees to marry him.
- The queen recognizes Snowdrop at the wedding and dies of rage, while Snowdrop and the prince rule happily.
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What to notice
The queen makes destroying Snowdrop more important than her own survival. Her envy now leads her to prepare the poisoned apple.
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What causes Snowdrop to awaken from her apparent death?
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