Folktales are stories that are passed down from generation to generation, re-told over & over again. A great number of folktales are based on mythology & religious belief. These stories tell of mighty heroes battling hideous creatures, & even facing the might of the Gods, to save/protect a person or survival, & vengeance.
Modern stories share similar traits with folktales. Firstly, the setting in which the protagonist/hero/main character is based in has to suit the timeframe, attire & environment. The environment has to suit the story & characters. Secondly, both stories have a specific goal/purpose/objective for the character to partake in a journey. E.g. A hero has to slay an evil dragon to save the Princess. Finally, character development/relations must be portrayed during the journey. You will definitely learn new things as you travel, such as survival skills. In mythology, the hero often learns the reason of his purpose & accepting it during the journey.
Slight differences between modern stories & folktales are the beliefs of the people & how they think. Often, modern stories are inspired, if not based on popular folktales. In fact, modern stories add new content & factors that make it more interesting for readers. A sense of familiarity with a touch of ideas can be found in these stories.
Modern stories are in a way a more creative & refined version of the traditional/original folktale. Stories that we are familiar with is retold through a different point of view or with new twists & factors that affect the final conclusion of the story.
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