It is very common in many fairy tales that there is usually one controlling and "wicked" parent, most often the stepmother, and one submissive parent, usually the father. This archetype is also present in the fairy tales of Cinderella, Snow White and Brother and Sister. The witch's villainous character follows the stereotype that all witches are old, ugly, bitter, and evil. Surprisingly, the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel is one of the few where the main protagonists are intelligent and intelligent. They save themselves instead of relying on other people to save them. Hansel is very clever when he gathers glowing stones and pieces of bread to guide them home when they are left to die in the forest. He shows his intelligence when he makes the witch believe that he hasn't gained weight by letting her touch a small bone instead of his finger. Gretel is also particularly clever when she pretends ignorance and tricks the witch into entering the oven, allowing Gretel to push her into it. The main themes of the fairy tale address survival and resilience in a world of poverty and deprivation. The main protagonist overcomes obstacles by outwitting the witch, who represents gluttony, and is rewarded with pearls and jewels. Another main theme of the story is the sin of gluttony represented by the witch and the house made of bread and cakes. The witch's gluttony leads to her downfall when she is deceived by the two children. An important part of the fairy tale is the imagery present. While the children are lost in the forest, they describe it as "dark as night." The forest is a recurring image in Grimm's tales, notably in the tales of Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White. The forest in fairy tales is often described as scary and where the supernatural happens. The forest too