Một số nét tương đồng về “motif” sự thử thách trong truyện cổ tích của người Việt Nam và người Hàn Quốc

Tóm tắt

In the context of globalization and increasingly deep cultural exchange, the comparative study of folk literature not only helps clarify the unique identity of each nation but also enhances our understanding of regional similarities. Vietnamese and Korean fairy tales are both rich in humanistic values, in which the motif of “challenge” frequently appears, reflecting the people’s worldview and moral ideals. This study reveals that the motif of challenge in Vietnamese and Korean fairy tales shares many similarities, manifested through trials related to life circumstances, courage, self-sacrifice, perseverance, loyalty, and intelligence. These shared traits not only indicate the closeness in folk narrative thinking but also demonstrate cultural compatibility in traditional values. The findings of this research open new directions for the comparative study of Vietnamese folk literature with other Northeast Asian literatures in particular, and with global folk literature in general, thereby contributing to the development of folklore discourse in today’s globalized context.