Answer: In the story Gretel has been shown as a strong woman who is not only feminist but also someone who feels that men exploit women in society. For same reason she didn't like her father and brother who were taking advantage of her by sharing her earning. She wanted to raise her voice for women being oppressed in a Male dominated society.....
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