"Once Upon a Time" and "No Witchcraft for Sale" are two short stories that have many similarities. These two stories are set in a time where cultural differences were significantly numerous and social class was extremely important. The common theme of "Once Upon a Time" and "No Witchcraft for Sale" revolves around cultural clashes of the time period and the ignorance that derives from these clashes.

The social status of the families in these short stories is a prime example of the cultural differences of the society. The family in the story "Once Upon a Time" lives in a house complete with a fenced in swimming pool. They own a car and a caravan for traveling. They also belong to a medical benefit society and the neighborhood watch. The Farquar's, the family in the story "No Witchcraft for Sale", own a homestead with a veranda and miles of...