The document discusses the elements of violence, cruelty, and abuse found in some of the original Grimm fairy tales. It provides examples from tales like Cinderella, Snow White, The Robber Bridegroom, The Juniper Tree, and The Girl Without Hands that depict graphic violence like torture, murder, and cannibalism. While the tales were popular with children, only about 10% were intended to have educational purpose. The document concludes that not all the original Grimm tales are suitable for young audiences due to their violent and disturbing content.