Virtue Rewarded and Vice Punished

Kind, humble, and obedient characters (like the stepdaughter in 'The Three Little Men in the Wood') are rewarded with beauty, wealth, or marriage, while greedy, cruel, or envious characters (like the stepmother and stepsister) face harsh consequences.

The princess's initial selfishness is corrected, and her eventual obedience leads to a happy marriage.

The girl's initial disobedience and repeated lies result in exile, loss of speech, and the removal of her children; her eventual confession brings forgiveness and restoration.

The youth's bravery and lack of fear are rewarded with marriage to the princess and a kingdom, while the sexton's deceit leads to his injury.

The wolf's deceit and greed lead to his drowning, while the mother goat's cleverness and the kids' obedience result in their rescue and joyful reunion.