For those who know, they may see this story in a literal way. Create stories with fictional characters such as Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel and many other imaginary creatures. This approach to the story would cause the boy to be seen as a ghost after his death. This would mean that the mother's body is not responding to a traumatic event and is not having a mental confrontation with itself. Instead, she sees the ghost of her deceased child physically and not just in her head. The brothers almost immediately show their imaginative side in this story by stating "Once upon a time there was a mother...". This is a classic statement used in a wide range of fairy tales. Even when people create their own fairy tales, whether spoken or written, they often begin with the words "Once upon a time," which is similar to the way this story begins. It brings creativity to mind and makes you think about how the story could continue to be. This style of writing is a signature for the Brothers Grimm as it is what they are best known for. This particular piece brings a part of reality that readers can identify with and turns it into a fairy tale and a nightmare at the same time. It describes one of a parent's worst fears and how they may actually react