This study analyses the representation of loyalty Javanese women in Indonesian folktales for children. We apply a textual analysis from perspective feminism and some elements literary sociology approach to four folktales. conclude that are obliged be loyal rulers institutions – which functionally one same. who display often earn symbolic other benefits, while those disloyal or defiant meet trag...

This paper analyzes the structure and content of Philippine folktales featuring monkeys (hereinafter referred to as “Filipino monkey folktales”) based on a literature review explore society culture. Subsequently, this highlights 20 cases Filipino folktales. These are classified: (1) nine villain type, (2) six human-origin (3) two prince (4) trickster (5) one demon type. It is observed that 15 o...

In Indonesia, a folk tale is used as medium of entertainment well teaching tool for children. Parents read folktales to their children at night. Folktales are in the text Indonesian lessons elementary education level. However, folktale suspected being gender-biased. Although there research on this subject, still little originating from Eastern Indonesia. Previous conducted focused western regio...

Purpose The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the main character a shapeshifter and, so, how does tale contribute shapeshifting lore. Design/methodology/approach focus confined version that appears in Jane Yolen's Folktales From Around World (1986) and on summaries other versions tales when needed. Support for findings provided by an examination observations rhetorical techniques...