Gretelentered
Gretelentered is a term used in narrative theory and online discourse to describe a specific plot moment centered on the character Gretel entering a new space or state within a story. The entry can be physical, such as Gretel stepping into a forest, house, or other realm, or metafictional, such as entering a dream, memory, or alternate reality. The emphasis is on the act of entering as a catalyst for shifts in agency and plot momentum.
Origin and usage: The phrase is a portmanteau of Gretel and entered. It emerged in online discussions
Applications in analysis: In scholarly or critical writing, Gretelentered is often contrasted with moments where a
Examples and related concepts: In adaptations where Gretel moves from vulnerability to action, commentators may point
See also: narrative turning point, character agency, space in fiction.