1. The Role of Women in Fairytales
This is the view Fairytales give the reader and it is evident that childhood tales help to shape the listener or reader. ... Real help for the hero or heroine came most often from a fairy godmother or wise woman, and real trouble from a witch or wicked stepmother. ... We believe education and independence are poignant to our success, yet these stories promote women who can't escape their lives without the help of a male. ... It is this plot that helps to promote the stereotype of weak women and strong men. ... Rapunzel has to wait for others to help her escape and this helps to promot...
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