ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Subjects. Folktales tell about many different parts of life. They may tell about joys and sorrows, animals and magic beings, and heroes and villains.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally folktales are considered both by tellers and listeners as purely fictional.

Detailed explanation-3: -Usually universal truths, lessons, and values related to people, their actions, and/or material goods that is valued by the group that creates the folktale. Often the tales tell what happens to those who do not obey the groups traditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -They have common narrative motifs such as supernatural adversaries or helpers. They have tasks or quests to complete, and there is magic and marvels. They have common themes where the good are rewarded and the evil ones punished or true love will conquer any obstacle.