At one time or another almost everybody has read a story about mystical beings, dashing heroes, and evil villains, all acting out a story in a mysterious place, in a time long, long ago. It is generally thought that fairy tales are used to teach little children morals. However, fairy tales, while almost purely of a fictional content, offer us a glimpse into the culture and social staples of society. The knowledge of social and cultural values is one of the main sources for our everyday life. Coming across these values, and being familiar with them become valuable recipes for everyday life. Many of the social and cultural values are seen through the characters actions and the characters themselves. The cultural and social values in Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel would be discussed through out this essay, conveying how each distinct character from each...