TTLV: Comparative study of the motif of stepmother and stepchild in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Vu Thi Ngoc Bich 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 5, 2001 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Student recognition decision No. 5626 dated December 29, 2023 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: Are not

7. Thesis topic: Comparative study of the motif of stepmother and stepchild in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales

8. Major: Folklore; Code:8229030

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Tran Thi Thuc - Lecturer, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of thesis results:

Through research topic:Comparative study of the stepmother and stepchild motif in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales, the thesis achieved the following results:

Point out the special features of the story type containing the motif of stepmother and stepchild in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales through examining the narrative text.

Point out the similarities and differences of the stepmother and stepchild motif in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales, the relationship of mutual influence between Vietnam, Japan and other cultures on the type of fairy tales containing this motif.

Explain the reasons leading to those similarities and differences, such as the issues related to the cultural context and cultural identity of the two countries; the concepts, philosophies, and dreams of the working people conveyed through the story type containing the motif of stepmother and stepchild.

11. Practical application:

 The thesis can be used as a reference for students, practitioners, researchers of folklore and comparative literature when studying the story types and motifs in Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales.

12. Further research directions: None

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Vu Thi Ngoc Bich 2. Sex:Female

3. Date of birth: October 5, 2001 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number:5626/QD-XHNVDated29^thDecember, 2023

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: A comparative study of the stepmother stepson motif in selected Vietnamese and Japanese folktales.

8. Major:Folk Literature9. Code:8229030

10. Supervisors:Dr. Tran Thi Thuc - University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH)

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Through the research topic A Comparative Study of the Stepmother Stepchild Motif in Selected Vietnamese and Japanese Fairy Tales this thesis has achieved the following results:

It identifies the distinctive features of fairy tale types that contain thestepmother and stepchildmotif in a number of Vietnamese and Japanese stories through textual analysis.

It highlights the similarities and differences of this motif in Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales, as well as the mutual influences between Vietnam, Japan, and other cultures in relation to this type of tale.

It explains the causes behind these similarities and differences, such as factors related to cultural context and national identity, as well as the beliefs, philosophies, and aspirations of working people expressed through fairy tales featuring thestepmother–stepchildmotif

12. Practical applicability:

This thesis can serve as a reference material for students, graduate learners, and researchers in folklore and comparative literature when studying tale types and motifs in Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales.

13. Further research directions: None

14. Thesis-related publications: None