Although each of the four variants we presented today were shaped by their own distinct cultural influences, these fairy tales transcend past cultural and geographical boundaries to spread similar universal morals such as the transformative power of love, the importance of inner beauty, and the dangers of jealousy. (Sadly, patriarchal beliefs were also present in some of the variants.) Jan-Öjvind Swahn explains the idea of universal morals in his article “Beauty and the Beast In Oral Tradition,” in which he states that “the folklore tradition has acquired an inner resistance to change, particularly when it comes to modifying a traditionally well-established motif” (Swahn 26). As Beauty and the Beast is a timeless tale that represents themes of love, transformation, and both outer and inner beauty, the fairy tale has become deeply ingrained in society, resistant to changes in motif. Additionally, these variations have been passed down through generations for centuries, becoming an integral part of cultural traditions and values. So although each of these variants were influenced by their distinct regional influences, each fairy tale still spread the universal theme of inner beauty, the dangers of jealousy, and the transformative power of love. This demonstrates how within each culture, similar values and ideals were represented regardless of time period and regional differences. In the end, as each of these values were represented and expressed in their respective fairy tale, it allows us to understand how fairy tales serve as a reflection of societal values.