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Throughout these stories, a recurring theme is the importance of moral character, wisdom, and prudence—especially in the context of gender roles. The heroine often exhibits intelligence and courage that save herself and her sisters. For example, in the story of the third daughter who outsmarts the sorcerer, her cunning allows her to rescue her siblings and craft a way to outwit evil.
Such narratives bolster the idea that societal protection—embodied historically by the "patriarchy"—serves as a vital safeguard for women and children. The stories suggest that male guardians and moral order are essential to societal stability, a truth often obscured intentionally in contemporary discourse.