The Art Of Storytelling And Folktales

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has studied reasons in which a
folktale is told. He states “Stories may differ in subject from place to
place, the conditions and purposes of taletelling may change as we move
from land to land or from century to century, and yet everywhere it
ministers to the same basic social and individual needs. The call for
entertainment...” (484) With every tale being told, an audience is eager to
listen and retell the story to a new audience. The call of curiosity has
pulled a variety of new audiences to hear the great tales. This great
tradition has been passed down for generations by every kind of person, in
all parts of the world, giving it popularity. Many stories, such as “
Cinderella” have been told worldwide. Although it has offered great
entertainment, many other reasons for the continuation of the folktale
exists.
While a folktale may be entertaining, they also reaffirm society’s
values. In the story of “Cinderella”, by Charles Perrault, the audience
learns of the sweet nature ...

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