Despite the stories we read taking place in countries that are thousands of miles apart and published more than a hundred years apart, they share some cross-cultural themes. Think about how each story reinforces social norms. Consider the gender roles, expectations of children, expectation of parents, and why fairy tales are so hard on step-mothers. Make a list of similarities and differences between the stories (for yourself), and write an essay based on why you think these exist.

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Despite the stories we read taking place in countries that are thousands of miles apart and published more than a hundred years apart, they share some cross-cultural themes. Think about how each story reinforces social norms. Consider the gender roles, expectations of children, expectation of parents, and why fairy tales are so hard on step-mothers.

Make a list of similarities and differences between the stories (for yourself), and write an essay based on why you think these exist.