There are many reasons why people love fairy tales, but the main reason most people enjoy them is because they allow us to escape reality. Fairy tales have been around since ancient times.
Grill at a medium temperature. Clean, then oil, the grill.
Slice eggplant into 12 inch-long strips. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper and olive oil on each side.
Grill for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side. You'll see how the flesh changes from being opaquely yellowish-white to being more transparently watery yellow, as well as how the purple skin turns brown. Avoid over-grilling.