We can say that Hansel and Gretel is a story about the end of childhood, which is a major moment of passage at the core of fairy tales. We get to see this moment from both gender perspectives, which makes the story particularly interesting. What does it mean for a boy to grow up into an adult? What does it mean for a girl to grow up into an adult? What are the adult-like responsibilities that they have to perform? What are their responsibilities (if any) for their parents? Choose a case/story to illustrate each of these questions. Reference the character and the story in your discussion.