Introduction

Children, as well as adults are in states of constant absorption with not only the world around them but also with their understandings of what is right and wrong within society. Though humans are born with a subconscious awareness of what’s ethically just, folktales, fables and other morally awakening texts and images help aid growth in becoming a more righteous human being. These important influences from these written media sources help mold the minds of society to become heroic figures, to fight off undesirable qualities and the overall bad that appears in the world. With the influence of theorists, Jean Piaget, Vladimir Propp and Claude Levi-Strauss, we can grasp the importance of folktales and their still prevalent impact in modern day’s society.