TTLV: A comparative study of the stepmother-stepchild motif in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

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. Decision to recognize student No. 5626 dated December 29, 2023, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: Are not

7. Thesis Title: A Comparative Study of the Stepmother-Stepchild Motif in Several Vietnamese and Japanese Fairy Tales

8. Major: Folklore; Code:8229030

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

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Through research on this topic:A comparative study of the stepmother-stepchild motif in several Vietnamese and Japanese folk tales.The thesis has achieved the following results:

Identify the distinctive features of stories containing the stepmother-stepchild motif in some Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales through the examination of narrative texts.

Identify the similarities and differences of the stepmother-stepchild motif in several Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales, and the reciprocal influence between Vietnam, Japan, and other cultures regarding fairy tales containing this motif.

The reasons for these similarities and differences can be explained, such as issues related to the cultural context and cultural identity of the two countries; the concepts, philosophies, and dreams of the working people conveyed through stories containing the stepmother-stepchild motif.

11. Practical applications:

 This thesis can serve as a reference for students, trainees, and researchers of folklore and comparative literature when studying story types and motifs in Vietnamese and Japanese fairy tales.

12. Future 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 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