Why people recommend it
Snow White by Gebrüder Grimm is a classic fairy tale about a beautiful princess, a wicked stepmother, and a poisoned apple. On The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Jordan Peterson and Jonathan Pageau discussed the traditional story, with Pageau using the image of the witch looking into the mirror as an example of rich symbolic storytelling. Separately, on The Book Review, Matthew Weiner also referenced the tale during a conversation about narrative structure and artistic creation. Weiner illustrated how a story can be rearranged and told out of chronological order by describing Snow White in her glass coffin with the approaching prince, reminding listeners of the poisoned apple and the awakening kiss. By demonstrating how the well-known plot points can be shifted without losing their underlying emotional resonance or cultural impact, the speakers used the enduring fairy tale to illuminate broader concepts about human psychology, narrative architecture, and the timeless power of myth.
Who recommended it
- Jordan B. Peterson Discussed
- Jonathan Pageau Discussed
- Matthew Weiner Discussed
Jordan B. Peterson — 1 mention
“so you you have published Snow White yeah”
Jonathan Pageau — 1 mention
“so like in Snow White for example right the idea that this image of the the witch looking into the mirror”
Matthew Weiner — 1 mention
“I could tell you the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and start with her in the glass coffin with the prince coming up and just tell you she got poisoned the witch was after blah blah blah so now the guy's coming he's going to kiss her and and she's going to wake up”