Question 2

In the Grimm's "Fitcher's Bird," the heroine is presented as a smart and clever woman. They make a clear comparison between this sister and the two "foolish" sisters. Clearly, a foolish girl doesn't think before she acts and ends up being punished with death. Nevertheless, when the evil beggar "went and captured the third sister, ... she was clever and sly." Clearly, cleverness and slyness are valued features, and if they can help someone survive (and bring that person's sisters back to life), they are heroines and save the day. The contrast between the death of the two foolish sister and the survival of the smart sister show this the best.