Russian 0090: Russian Fairy tales

Discussion Questions: Feminist Criticism

1. What are the characteristics of the heroine in each of the tales?
2. What are the characteristics of the stepmother/mother-in-law in each of the tales?
3. Are these characteristics positive or negative? How do you know?
4. What kinds of actions does the heroine engage in?
5. How would feminist critics react to the tale? Why?