Our story is woven in the fabric of our being

The Lord has led me to see the beauty of the classics. Our story is told in them, because He has woven these stories in our innermost fabric of our being. The story of Hansel and Gretel comes to mind. Hard times are introduced giving the reader an idea of a more peaceful time. Evil comes from an unknown origin in the guise of a choice. The stepmother makes the unthinkable choice of getting rid of the children. Then comes next is the compromise­­—the father compromises because of the constant nagging of his wife. Faith and hope are introduced in medium of Hansel’s statement “God will help us.” The perilous journey begins. Birds have always been symbolic of misfortune or evil, by snatching away (as seen with the bread crumbs). The false hope then appears. If it looks too good, it probably is. Enter greed and lust(candy house) to ensnare the children to be subject to the witch (who is crafty and subtle, just like the snake in the Garden of Eden). She is powerful, but not too powerful. She has beady red eyes and does not see very well. The hero, Gretel, saves the day and she and her brother receive a reward for being faithful. They live happily ever after.