I love these tales from the Brothers Grimm, though I know not whether they were collected or created. These stories are so enchanting and pleasurable to read; if I had only time to read these tales, I would do it. Surely, reading it for homework is a pleasure.
The tales seem to combine elements of reality, i.e. dangers from cutthroats or cannibals, stupidity and foolishness present in young 'uns, how dangerous persons can seem like friends, etc. with elements of enchantment and magic, i.e. witches, talking animals, elves, changelings (creepy things, really), and the oddest human characters you may ever read about. These stories clearly occupy the realm of imagination.
But as they are based on reality, they seem to convey some sort of message about it. It would not be far-fetched or unreasonable an idea to learn a lesson from these tales. For example, check and make sure who you're marrying is not a cannibal or otherwise dangerous and unsavory person. Another example would be that doing good invites the goodwill and blessing of others so that you may live a prosperous and happy, well-to-do life. Certainly, the stories seem that way.
So, the tales are purposed for disseminating social mores, giving warnings of potential dangers, putting on display the wonderfully idiotic actions of "unreal" characters, or just gathering peoples together for a good tale. It must be wonderful to tell and to hear of such fancy tales.
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