Consider how fairytales have historically influenced societies and how fairytales have been adapted to reflect the values of different time periods and different world cultures.

Write a 1,050- to 1,700-word paper analyzing the influence and importance of fairytales in modern society.You must use quotes from one of the fairy tales to support your assertions (include in-text citations and a "Works Cited" or "Reference" page). English majors must use MLA format.

Explore why fairytales are considered timeless. Include all or some of the following:

• Select a specific culture and explore how fairytales work in that culture.
• Examine how fairy tales and their influence have shifted or been adapted over time to reflect the changes in that culture.
• Include discussions about the cycle of culture's effect on fairytales and fairytales' effect on culture.

Organize your paper using a traditional essay format with a clear introductory paragraph, body paragraphs based on discussion points that support the topic, and a conclusion paragraph.

Cite texts and materials from this course as needed, and add other outside sources to support your ideas. At least three of your outside sources must be peer-reviewed academic resources.