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Essay Topic 1

What is the history of folktales and the oral tradition? Describe why folktales from different countries are sometimes similar. Provide examples from this book.

Essay Topic 2

Define protagonist and provide a thorough character analysis of a protagonist of your choosing from Yolen's book.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a complex character interaction in Yolen's collection of folktales. Analyze the relationship between the two characters. Also discuss how the relationship enhances the plot.

Essay Topic 4

How does the setting affect the plot of a folktale? Choose one folktale and discuss its setting and how the setting relates to the plot.

Essay Topic 5

Each folktale in Yolen's collection has a title. Discuss the significance of ''Wagging My Tail in the Mud." Include a brief summary of the story and how the title relates to the plot.

Essay Topic 6

Occasionally, the folktales in Yolen's collection contain a moral or lesson. Choose...

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