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Fairytales, often created with an educational purpose, are regarded as cautionary tales. In Perrault’s Bluebeard, the tale demonstrates one of those cautionary tales against bad virtues, which is this case, against curiosity and temptation. Originated for oral tradition as many other classical fairy tales, Bluebeard has various versions about its original inspirational story. Among different theories, the interpretation of Bluebeard’s origin as a women story particularly stands out as it not only sheds light on women’s living environment in traditional society in Middle Ages, but also provides a feminine perspective of the story’s significance. Despite the cautionary aspect, Bluebeard, told from mother to daughters through generations and generations, reflects practical consequences of marriage in real life. Due to a lack of protective measures, women are likely to die when they give birth to children. 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