“Goblin Market” was originally intended for children, but many readers discover abundant evidence of “adult” meanings. In general, the Gothic often functions to bring otherwise shameful, taboo, or anti-social impulses into the light. Monsters are frequently terrifying, ugly, etc., but they are also tempting.
What sort of energies or impulses do the “Goblin men” release into the world? Discuss a short passage of a couple lines to support your claims.