Folk TalesFolk Tales

•Short, simple story that is handed down, usually by word of mouth, from generation to generation.•Include legends, fairy tales, myths, and fables•Often teach family obligations or societal values

•Short, simple story that is handed down, usually by word of mouth, from generation to generation.•Include legends, fairy tales, myths, and fables•Often teach family obligations or societal values

Faust LegendFaust Legend•Story in which a person sells his soul to the devil in exchange for earthly happiness

•3 parts: the deal, the regret, moment of confrontation (where the devil wins or loses)

•Story in which a person sells his soul to the devil in exchange for earthly happiness

•3 parts: the deal, the regret, moment of confrontation (where the devil wins or loses)

•The devil in this story is seldom “evil.” He simply grants wishes. The people bring about their own downfall

•The devil in this story is seldom “evil.” He simply grants wishes. The people bring about their own downfall