Folktales are stories that were created to capture one's mind. Many folktales have stories that show acts or real life qualities. Folktales are stories that show acts of bravery, courage, and compassion; which gives readers a greater understanding towards the true purpose of a folktale.
The first quality folktales show is an act of bravery. In the folktale "The Tinker and the Ghost" Esteban was told about all the horrible stories that occurred at the haunted castle. Esteban showed the true act of bravery when he took up the challenge to banish the ghost in the house. Esteban was able to complete his task by not being scared of the ghost; while all he was trying to do was put his body together again. In return for Esteban keeping the end of his bargain, he was rewarded gold. …show more content…
In the folktales "The warriors maiden," Aliquipiso became the epitome of a courageous person. Aliquipiso is from the Oneida village and the Mingoes village invaded their village and attack the people. Oneida people were able to get away, but couldn't hide out forever. They had no food and needed it for their village. So Aliquipiso stepped forward to save help save the Oneida people.What made her courageous was that she wasn't afraid of giving her life to her people. She led the Minges into a trap made by the Oneida people.Although, the plan was successful she died, but her name didn't. It was the act of courage the gave her name a meaning for
The first quality folktales show is an act of bravery. In the folktale "The Tinker and the Ghost" Esteban was told about all the horrible stories that occurred at the haunted castle. Esteban showed the true act of bravery when he took up the challenge to banish the ghost in the house. Esteban was able to complete his task by not being scared of the ghost; while all he was trying to do was put his body together again. In return for Esteban keeping the end of his bargain, he was rewarded gold. …show more content…
In the folktales "The warriors maiden," Aliquipiso became the epitome of a courageous person. Aliquipiso is from the Oneida village and the Mingoes village invaded their village and attack the people. Oneida people were able to get away, but couldn't hide out forever. They had no food and needed it for their village. So Aliquipiso stepped forward to save help save the Oneida people.What made her courageous was that she wasn't afraid of giving her life to her people. She led the Minges into a trap made by the Oneida people.Although, the plan was successful she died, but her name didn't. It was the act of courage the gave her name a meaning for